Sweet Tayda

Available

8 years and up|Coonhound, English Coonhound|Female|Large|Stuarts Draft, VA

🐾 Friendly💪 Independent🎉 Social

Sweet Tayda

Available

8 years and up|Coonhound, English Coonhound|Female|Large|Stuarts Draft, VA

🐾 Friendly💪 Independent🎉 Social

Sweet Tayda is a large, senior female Coonhound/English Coonhound mix with a short coat, currently in Stuarts Draft, VA. She is spayed and her vaccinations are up to date. This independent gal brings her lively spirit to every day.

About Sweet Tayda

Sweet Tayda is her own brand of hound—brash, unapologetic, and full of personality. She’s a large, senior coonhound with a hearty appetite and an affinity for tearing up stuffed toys, reliving her glory days as a hunter. Tayda keeps life interesting, constantly serenading everyone with Gretchen Wilson and Tanya Tucker, and she prefers her porch lights on year-round. She’s been through the city shelter shuffle and didn’t care for it—cats are an absolute no for her, and she’d rather not share her home with kids vying for her chicken nuggets. Ideally, she should be the only dog, but she’s tolerated sharing space with another older hound pal, Laith, who might be just as wild as she is. Tayda won’t mold herself into picture-perfect obedience—she comes as she is: funny, happy, friendly, and just glad to be alive. If you appreciate a hound who stands her ground and brings a little country (and a lot of humor) to the family, Sweet Tayda is waiting. She’s spayed and fully vaccinated, so you’re getting a dog ready to roll. Augusta Dog Adoptions hopes you’re the hound lover ready to let Tayda keep her free spirit. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Sweet Tayda

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Sweet Tayda, a Coonhound mix, thrives in a home with space to move about, ideally with a secure yard and plenty of room to stretch her legs—she's not built for apartment life.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
As a Coonhound, Sweet Tayda would be happiest with ample outdoor space, like a large fenced yard, where she can safely sniff around and decompress.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Coonhounds can be loving, but given Sweet Tayda's preferences and the breed's sometimes stubborn streak, her ideal home would not include young children.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
With her independent and bold temperament, Sweet Tayda would do best with experienced owners who appreciate hound quirks and don’t mind a dog with a mind of her own.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Coonhounds are generally sociable with other dogs, though Sweet Tayda prefers to be the only dog or possibly with another easygoing, older hound.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Coonhounds have high prey drives, and Sweet Tayda specifically does not get along with cats, so a cat-free home is a must.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Due to their hunting background, Coonhounds like Sweet Tayda are not recommended for homes with small pets, as their prey drive can be strong.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Sweet Tayda, true to her breed, is friendly but independent—she’ll warm up to new people after a bit and enjoys socializing on her own terms.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Coonhounds can handle moderate periods alone but aren’t suited to being left all day; Sweet Tayda would want human company for enrichment.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Coonhounds are intelligent but stubborn. Training with Sweet Tayda should be firm and patient—she is who she is and may resist intensive command work.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Coonhounds like Sweet Tayda are typically large, often weighing between 55 and 75 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
The average Coonhound lives between 10 and 12 years; as a senior, Sweet Tayda is hoping to enjoy her golden years in comfort.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Coonhounds have short coats and shed moderately throughout the year, so regular brushing helps to keep Sweet Tayda's fur under control.