The Redbone 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.
Redbone Coonhound
Also known as Redbone
Origin
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Georgia and the American South
- Era
- 18th-19th century
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 56–69 cm · Female 53–66 cm
- Weight
- 20–32 kg
Coat
- Type
- smooth
- Length
- short
- Colours
- solid red, chestnut
Traits
- even-tempered, affectionate, determined, intelligent, sociable, aggressive hunter