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Brittney is a lovely Black and Tan Coonhound. She was rescued by one of our volunteers from a kill shelter the very day she was supposed to be put to sleep. Wow! that was a close call! I'm so glad Keri save her.

9/27 Foster Update:
Brittney currently weighs 60 lbs, when animal control first got her, she weighed 40...you can see her spine and ribs still so I'm guessing she is going to
be anywher from 80-90 lbs.

She is one big puppy, all limbs. She knows sit very well, and it looks like she knew lie down at one point. She just wants to play...you should have seen her at the park last night, she was so happy to be out and running around she didn't know what to do with herself! She was jumping over my dogs and everything! We haven't had an accident yet, but we are also still having issues trying to get her to eat. She seems to be afraid of the stairs...just doesn't know what to make of them, prefers to stay away from them right now. We went to the dog park today with some of the regulars who just fell in LOVE with her immediately...she was great with every size dog, every person, and every child. She just wants love. Yesterday when we first got her, she didn't want to walk, she just wanted to sit down, lean into you and get scratched. She has been craving love and going without for such a long time.

She was an owner surrender after she was found in an elementary school playground. The owners were called and they said "we don't want her." Since she had wire wrapped around her collar, missing hair on her side, and she was labeled a "fence jumper" by that owner we can safely assume she was tied up in the back yard. She currently has no idea what a toy is but is extremely curious about everything!

Our only problem right now is food aggression with dogs. PEople can pull food right out of her mouth, but she guards her food from other dogs. We think when her belly is fully and she is no longer starving, this trait will go away. This is easy to control though by feeding the dogs seperately...we do that here at home anyways just because our dogs will steal each other's food (even though they eat the same food!!)

She has been such a good girl and will make any family a wonderful addition!!!

10/01 Update:
Brittney’s food aggression is already subsiding. She still eats in her crate, but she just watches the others walk by now! Her manners are coming quickly! She sits, lays down, and comes. We are working on stay — she’s got the concept, but she is just soooo wiggly and happy that I’m giving her attention, she just can’t contain herself! You just look at her, and everything about her exudes happiness — not normal happiness — sheer over-the-top excitement…like a kid in a candy store or any time a young child goes to Disney World. This dog just makes me smile!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, The Black and Tan Coonhound was developed by crossing the Bloodhound and Foxhound, in the United States on the basis of its colors (black and tan). Best known as a raccoon hunter, the Black and Tan Coonhound howls as he trees his quarry. The breed has also been used very successful to hunt other types of game such as bear, stag, opossum, deer and mountain lion - even on difficult terrain. It withstands well the rigors of winter as well as intense heat. Timid or nervous dogs may be disqualified from exhibitions. The official recognition dates from 1945. Some of the Black and Tan Coonhounds talent's include hunting, tracking, watchdogging, and agility.
A quick-to-follow, intelligent, loyal and good-natured hunter and companion, the Black and Tan Coonhound pleases hunter and owner alike. The Black and Tan is an alert and eager dog who is very dedicated to his work. Some sources say this passionate worker is a bit aggressive, but will listen to his master. Other sources say he is gentle and friendly with people. Some individuals are protective and are a bit reserved with strangers. They are usually best with older considerate children. Sometimes they can play rough. This dog can be willful, requiring firm, patient and on-go