Coonhound Rules Index Permanent Link HEIGHT STANDARD Measuring the height of a dog consists of a perpendicular line from the floor to the top of the shoulder or withers. This point at the top of the shoulders is where the neck appears to meet the shoulders. The dog’s legs should be directly under him and not leaning forward or backward. The handler/owner may assist the Judge in posing the dog and steadying him. The actual measuring will be done by the Judge in a Bench Show. The Judge’s decision is final for the show he is judging. If either a male or female is over or under the official UKC height standard for the following breeds (American Black & Tan Coonhound, English Coonhound, Plott Hound, Redbone Coonhound, Treeing Walkers Coonhound) it is to be considered an Eliminating Fault. A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be considered for placement in a bench show/conformation event, nor are they to be reported to UKC. The dog should not be asked to leave the bench if it is over or under the height limit. Dogs in the Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for being under the minimum height requirement for their breed standard.

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In This Issue of Coonhound Bloodlines... Building a Good Reputation Nathan Lattimer - From September 2008 Youth Special Issue In today's world, just by reading the news and by hearing what is going on in the world, it has never been more obvious that we need better role models for our children. Read more here   The Hunt Of A Lifetime Foundation: Making Dreams Come True… Tiffany Ealy Hunt Of A Lifetime is a nonprofit organization based in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. It is for children with life-threatening illnesses 21 years of age and younger, and it arranges to send the youth on the hunting or fishing trip of their dreams. Read more here Learn more about Coonhound Bloodlines

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About UKC Coonhounds Hunting with hounds is an American Tradition that still enjoys immense popularity. UKC's competitive hound programs offer events for coonhound enthusiasts belonging to over 1,300 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. In fact, one of the UKC's series of events enters more than 17,000 coonhounds annually and ranks as the largest sporting dog event of any kind in the world! Read more here.