General Color: Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Color: Tricolor
Current Size: 15 Pounds
Potential Size: 60 Pounds
Current Age: 16 Years 7 Months (best estimate)
Microchipped: Yes
Housetrained: No
Owner Experience Needed: None
Reaction to New People: Friendly
Fannie is a sweet little Hound puppy, we're guessing Black and Tan Coonhound with perhaps a touch of Shepherd. According to her foster, "I am a very adventurous girl, I like to be the first one to try new things, exploring is so much fun! I would love to explore the world with you, and your reward will be some of the world’s best kisses and snuggles ever! How about we get together and see everything in a brand new way? Fannie is very independent! She loves to do everything and anything. She can sometimes be a bully with her siblings, but then turn around and roll over to get a tummy rub while everyone else mauls her! She does her best cuddling and kissing if you hold her upside down in your arms, just keep a hand on her front feet, they will come up to “pet” your face in a heartbeat! Fannie really needs room to run and would do well with some sort of “job”, maybe babysitting for an active family. She will probably need something to focus her attention, so with the right training I think she will go far!" 12/1 Foster Update: Fannie is no push-over. She puts our puppy, who is 3x her siz,e in place when he takes a toy from her or is playing too rough. She loves attention and playing with other dogs. She doesn't seem to be a barker unless she is locked up but she calms down after a little while. She LOVES to eat, and acts like she has not been feed in days when you feed her, and it's gone in like 30 seconds.
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-going training. They may howl if they are left alone too much. Do not let this breed off the leash in an unsafe area, as they may take off after an interesting scent. Some Black and Tan tend to be aggressive with other strange dogs. There are two types of Black and Tan Coonhounds: show and field. The show types are a bit larger and maybe somewhat less energetic and work oriented, and therefore tend to make better pets. This breed drools and slobbers. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.
More about Fannie Mai the Puppy
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Fannie Mai the Puppy's brother, Sniggles the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Fannie Mai the Puppy's brother, Charlie the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.