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.
American English Coonhound
Also known as English Coonhound, Redtick Coonhound
Origin
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Southern United States
- Era
- 18th–19th century
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 61–66 cm · Female 58–64 cm
- Weight
- 20–29 kg
Coat
- Type
- short
- Length
- short
- Colours
- redtick, bluetick, tricolor with ticking, red and white, black and white patched, lemon and white
Traits
- energetic, sweet, determined, amiable, friendly, independent