Front:
USA 20c
NEW 4AR
SEP
Black and Tan Coonhound Armerikan Foxhound
1984
10001
Bat
NY
Back:
As American as the deep South, the Black and Tan
Coonhound is one of the few purebred dogs which
originated in America. This hound was developed in the
South from the bloodlines of the American Foxhound,
the Virginia Foxhound, and the Bloodhound. As a result
of the careful work of early breeders, the Black and Tan
Coonhound was standardized as an alert and expert
tracker. The Black and Tan Coonhound retains the classic
hound coat of black and tan, pendulous ears and a long
curving tail, but has lost the traditional wrinkles of his
ancestors. Known as one of the best tracking dogs in the
world, this beloved American canine is a devoted com-
panion and loyal friend. Another beloved tracking dog
of American origin is the American Foxhound. A cousin
of the English Foxhound, this American dog may be the
descendant of George Washington's crossbreeds of
English hounds and long-eared French staghounds.
Today, the American Foxhound is known for its espe-
cially keen nose and amazing speed. In honor of these
two American hunting dogs, the United States issued the
No. 84-42
©1984 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Peter Barrett.
