Doc, I can count 6 wonderful reasons why you're a great guy.
I have a very dear friend who raises Black and Tans and runs a Black and Tan rescue. They are wonderful dogs, each and every one. They are almost as lazy as greyhounds, but when it comes time to run, they are all business. If I hadn't rescued a couple of cats, I'd have a Black and Tan sitting here next to me.
Kudos to you for your rescue efforts!