Redbone Coonhound

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Size: Large
Other Names: Reds
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Miscellaneous
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The Redbone Coonhound is the only solid-colored coonhound. He has a lean, muscular, well-proportioned build, typical of coonhounds in general, with long, straight legs, and a deep chest. His head and tail are both held high when hunting or showing. His face has a pleading expression, with sorrowful, dark brown eyes, and long, drooping ears. His nose is black, and his coat is always a rich red. He may have a small amount of white on his chest between his legs or on his feet. Males are typically larger and heavier-boned than females, and carry a deeper bay.

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

The Redbone Coonhound is an American breed, developed in Georgia in the 1800s, from Irish Setters and Bloodhounds. Bred to hunt raccoon, the Redbone Coonhound is also widely used for hunting bear, bobcat, and cougar. His agility allows him to be used in hunting from swamplands to mountains, and some Redbone Coonhounds can be used as water dogs.

Height: Male: 22-27 inches; Female: 21-26 inches
Weight: 45-70 pounds
Color: Red
Coat: Short and smooth, protectively coarse
Lifespan: 11–12 years
Litter size: 6–8 puppies

Temperament

The Redbone Coonhound is an excellent companion and family pet, who is easy-going, and loves to be with their family. They are happy doing things with their humans, or just sitting by watching them. They are very affectionate. If not property trained, they can be overwhelming to small children, and even adults. They have an independent intelligence, especially well suited for problem solving. If the problem they want to solve is their backyard fence, or the dog-proof garbage, this could be an issue. These dogs are great at getting what they want, due to their sorrowful, pleading expression.

Training

Redbone Coonhounds may take a longer time to train than some other breeds, because they mature more slowly, both physically and mentally.

Care and grooming

Young coonhounds are energetic, and need lots of activity, or they will become destructive. This can lead to acting out in the form of chewing and baying.

Shedding

Low to moderate.

Health

Redbone Coonhounds are typically sturdy hunting dogs. Ear infections and hip dysplasia can occur; dry the ears after work in wet cover.

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