English Coonhound

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Size: Large
Other Names: American English Coonhound, Redtick Coonhound, Redtick, Redticks
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The English Coonhound can be redtick, bluetick, tri-color with ticking, white and red, white and black, or white and lemon. He has a strong body, his chest is deep, his back is straight, and his loin is strongly muscled and slightly arched. His head is broad between the ears, and slightly domed, with a long, deep and square muzzle. His dark brown eyes are fairly large and set moderately well apart. His ears are long, set fairly low, and are fine in texture and soft to the touch.

A hot-trailing hound for a house with land or long nights out; short coat, a loud bay, and a poor neighbor in an apartment.

The English Coonhound originated in the southeastern United States, where they were bred from American and English Foxhounds, other European hunting breeds, and native dogs, for the purpose of trailing and treeing a variety of animals. The lack of emphasis on specific coloration, may have allowed breeders to focus breeding programs on traits such as intelligence and hunting ability. English Coonhounds are often kept as hunting dogs, used to trail and tree animals, primarily raccoons.

Height: Male: 22-27 inches; Female: 21-25 inches
Weight: 45–70 pounds
Color: Redtick, bluetick, tri-color, tri-color with ticking, white and red, white and black, or white and lemon
Coat: Medium length, hard
Lifespan: 10–13 years
Litter size: 6–8 puppies

Temperament

English Coonhounds are generally good natured and very sociable dogs, who like human attention. When not active, they tend to nest on couches and beds. They have been trained to be part of a pack, which makes them excellent family pets. The English Coonhound possesses an extremely loud sound, characterized by melodious, drawn-out bawls, and short, explosive chops, making him an adequate watchdog.

Training

English Coonhounds are strong-willed, and require more patience in training than other breeds.

Care and grooming

Young dogs are usually extremely active and playful, requiring plenty of exercise.

Shedding

Low to moderate.

Health

English Coonhounds are generally sturdy hunting dogs. Ear infections and hip dysplasia are the problems most often seen; dry the ears after work in wet cover.

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