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Coonhound Facts
- Group
- Hound
- Affiliations
- No current affiliations
- Height
- Black and tan: 23" - 27"
Bluetick: 21" - 27"
English: 23" - 26"
Redbone: 21" - 27" - Weight
- Black and tan: 40-75 lbs.
Bluetick: 45-80 lbs.
English: 40-65 lbs.
Redbone: 50-70 lbs. - Lifespan
- 14 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
Black and tan coonhound, blurtick coonhound, english coonhound, redbone coonhound, redtick coonhound, treeing walker coonhound, treeing dogs
Origin
The coonhound breeds originated in the United States.
Date Of Origin
There are a few different coonhound breeds. The black and tan originated in the 1700's, the bluetick originated in the 1900's, the english originated in the 1800's and redbone in the 1800's.
History
The black and tan coonhound is believed to be descended from the Talbot hound, an ancient breed found in Great Britain during the 11th century, as well as crosses of bloodhound, foxhound and Virginia foxhound.
The bluetick coonhound is believed to be descended from English foxhounds and big game French hounds.
The English coonhound was selectively bred in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky to be a smaller version of the black and tan.
The redbone coonhound is a descendant of the red foxhounds brought to the U.S. by Scottish and Irish immigrants in the eighteenth century. It was bred for intensity in treeing raccoons as well as for its red coloring. It is used for both trailing and treeing game, although treeing is its specialty.
Description
Most coonhounds stand between 23 and 30 inches tall and weigh between 50 and 100 pounds. The dogs have a hound appearance, with long legs, an athletic body, large eyes, and dropped hanging ears. The coat is usually short and flat. The tail is long.
Temperament
All coonhounds were bred to work. They are friendly and playful with family and friends but can be dog aggressive. These dogs have a high prey drive, are active, enthusiastic, and tend to roam.
Uses
These dogs were and still are used for the hunting of raccoons, opossum, bear, stag, foxed and cougars. In the house they can be used as guard dogs or simply companions.
Health Concerns
none known
Additional Information
These dogs tend to be vocal.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
Simon & Schusters Guide to Dogs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster inc, 1980
Website: http://www.simonandschuster.com
Author: Elizabeth Meriwether Schuler
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
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