Black and Tan Coonhound feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Black and Tan Coonhound.
An adult of about 32 kg with moderate activity typically needs around 350 to 420 g of dry food a day, roughly 3.5 to 4.25 cups, split into two meals. Hounds that hunt through the season may need noticeably more, while pets that mostly walk on a lead often need less. Coonhounds are keen eaters and skilled scavengers, so measure every meal and use bins with lids.
The long ears flop straight into food and water, so a narrow, deep bowl or a fabric snood at mealtimes keeps them cleaner. As a deep-chested hound, the breed has some risk of bloat, which is another reason to feed two meals instead of one and to keep vigorous activity out of the hour around eating. Count treats in the daily total, since weight tends to creep up on less active pets over a winter.
Black and Tan Coonhound feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 32 kg | 1300 kcal | 350 g (3.5 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 32 kg | 1490 kcal | 400 g (4 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 38 kg | 1700 kcal | 460 g (4.5 cups) |
| Male, very active | 38 kg | 2120 kcal | 575 g (5.8 cups) |
Puppy portions need measured weight, growth stage and the food’s energy content. A breed-average curve is not a feeding plan. Calculate with measured inputs and review the result with your vet.
Bowl capacity
1800 ml
21.5 cm across
Product height estimate
45.5 to 51.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
1.8 to 2.1 L
keep fresh water freely available
Adult examples assume midpoint breed weights, neutered pets and food with 370 kcal per 100 g. Cups assume 100 g per cup; actual food density varies. These are not measured breed requirements. Use actual weight, the food label and veterinary body-condition advice.