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Getting to know the American English Coonhound
The American English Coonhound is a lean, enduring hound developed for nighttime hunting and sustained pursuit. Consider the practicalities of vocal behavior and scent-focused outings before choosing a home routine.
An everyday routine
Make space for substantial daily activity and short learning sessions. A busy weekend cannot replace a dependable weekday routine.
Coat care to plan for
A relatively straightforward coat still needs routine checks, appropriate brushing, and attention to nails and teeth. Ask a groomer to demonstrate tools that suit this coat.
Before deciding, meet the individual dog and ask about their history, handling preferences, and current routine. Breed tendencies are a starting point, not a promise about personality.
American English Coonhound questions
Do American English Coonhounds bark a lot?
They are vocal dogs. The breed barks often, with a loud, ringing bark and a good hound bawl, which is one reason it suits experienced owners. Think about neighbors early on.
How big does a full-grown American English Coonhound get?
Males usually stand 24 to 26 inches tall and females 23 to 25 inches, with a weight of 45 to 65 pounds for both. The build is lean, deep-chested and muscular.
How long do American English Coonhounds live?
American English Coonhounds typically live 11 to 12 years. That is a breed-wide figure, not a prediction for one dog.
Do American English Coonhounds shed?
A little. The short, hard coat needs minimal care. Going over it at least weekly with a shedding tool or rubber grooming mitt keeps loose hair down, and a bath every four to six weeks is plenty.
How much exercise does an American English Coonhound need?
A lot. This is a high-energy dog that suits someone who runs, bikes or hikes, and it needs a fenced area where it can run freely. Because of the strong prey drive and nose, it should never be off leash in an uncontrolled setting.
Are American English Coonhounds good family pets?
They can be, in the right home. They are sweet and mellow at home and get along very well with other dogs, and early socialization matters. Their energy, voice and single-minded hunting drive can make them a poor fit as house pets for first-time owners.
What is the difference between an American English Coonhound, a Treeing Walker and a Bluetick?
They were once registered together. Both the Treeing Walker and the Bluetick Coonhound were originally registered as English, with the Walker recognized as a separate breed in 1945 and the Bluetick a year later. Tricolored and blueticked English hounds still exist, but redticked dogs dominate today.
Why is it called the American English Coonhound?
The breed was developed in America from English Foxhound stock. It has been known since 1905 as the English Fox and Coonhound, still goes by the English Coonhound, and has also been called the Redtick Coonhound. As the dogs came to specialize in night hunts for raccoon, the fox part of the name fell away.
