American English Coonhound
Also called English Coonhound and Redtick Coonhound
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The American English Coonhound is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting raccoons. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 44–64 lb (20–29 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–26 in (58–66 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Southern United States, United States (18th–19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Amiable
Determined
Energetic
Friendly
Independent
Sweet
Coat colours
Black and white patched, bluetick, lemon and white, red and white, redtick and tricolor with ticking
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–64 lb (20–29 kg) | 44–64 lb (20–29 kg) |
| Height | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an American English Coonhound
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- American English Coonhound Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- American English Coonhound Dog Breed Information (opens in a new tab)
- American English Coonhound Information and Pictures (opens in a new tab)
- American English Coonhound Facts (opens in a new tab)
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