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Redbone Coonhound

The education of the Redbone Coonhound can be simple, as long as it is undertaken early on. His first weeks of life decide entirely on his temperament and his attitude as an adult dog. It is therefore necessary to verify the quality of the breeding, and to be sure that he started his life in a family environment, so that he is a calm and balanced dog with all the members of his new adoptive family, that he will be with for the rest of his life.

Height 53 to 69 cm

Weight 20 to 38 kg

Life expectancy 11 to 12 years

Home country United States (US)

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Personality Appearance Tips Health History

Quick Overview of the Redbone Coonhound

Temperament

Tender and affectionate
Active and athletic
Very family-oriented
Excellent companion

Appearance

Athletic appearance
Muscular and well proportioned
Solid and robust build
Proud and determined gait

Health

Robust and very solid
In excellent health
Potential hip dysplasia
Rarely ill

Temperament of the Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound possesses many hunting qualities, he is adapted to all American territories, is easy to please, and only requires a good education to become the best life companion.

This hunter, admired and recognized in the United States, is a paradox that can combine different temperaments according to his education.

To succeed in obtaining a docile dog, the puppy must have been "home-raised". The temperament of the adult dog will greatly depend on his first weeks of life. If he is raised in a family from birth, he will become a gentle, sociable and very family-oriented dog.

To make him a family dog, docile and very sociable, and to avoid him becoming nervous with children, he must be given an adequate education.

Firmness, gentleness and constancy must be part of his learning from a very young age. Early socialization will also make him a well-balanced dog.

Breed Appearance

His athletic look never goes unnoticed. Muscular and well-proportioned, he has a solid and sturdy construction.

His gait is proud and determined, and his general appearance reveals an active and dynamic dog.

Height

Between 55 and 69 cm (21.65 to 27.17 inches) for the male
Between 53 and 66 cm (20.87 to 25.98 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 29 and 38 kg (63.93 to 83.77 pounds) for the male
Between 20 and 34 kg (44.09 to 74.96 pounds) for the female

Color

The color of his robe is a beautiful red, rich and flamboyant. Some specimens have white on the feet and/or chest.

Hair

His coat is fairly coarse, short and smooth.

Morphology

His large head is carried high. His eyes, brown or hazelnut colored, have a rather sad look. His ears are long and drooping. His nose is black. His long, slightly downy tail is carried proudly.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group , section and is #

Tips About this breed

His education must be adequate, as he can easily be distracted, or so focused that he forgets everything else.

For example, if the Redbone Coonhound has his nose on the ground, following a runway, he may no longer hear anything that's going on around him. To bring him back to order, he must be docile and obedient.

In order to get him to cohabit with other animals, he must be able to be close to them very early in his life, otherwise they will be potential prey for him.

Between his birth and the beginning of his education, his way of life, and the people or animals he lives with will decide his behavior once an adult.

He must therefore, as soon as possible, mix with the other animals and humans in the house (especially children), and thus learn to live with everyone in a friendly and sociable way.

This beautiful big dog can easily live anywhere, as long as he gets daily exercise adapted to his athletic condition.

His overflowing energy must be consumed so that he remains a well-balanced family dog. If not used for hunting, this large specimen must be able to spend the equivalent amount of energy.

Health of the Redbone Coonhound

Robust and very solid, this large dog is generally in excellent health.

Some dog breeders seem to have had problems with hip dysplasia, but this is not a pathology directly affecting the breed. Rarely ill, the life expectancy of this dog is nevertheless appreciable.

GROOMING

His smooth and short coat requires regular brushing to keep it clean and healthy.

His drooping ears should be checked and cleaned regularly, especially after a hunting event. However, no further special care is required.

History of this breed

Created in the middle of the 18th century, and apparently descended from the Foxhound, the Redbone Coonhound's sense of smell was developed to make him an agile worker that could sniff out raccoons very quickly.

Apparently it was an American named George F.L. Birdsong, from Georgia, who created the first true Redbone from a cross between the St. Hubert and Coonhounds.

This manipulation would explain the white spots sometimes found on the paws, and on the chest of today's Redbone Coonhound. If Birdsong was one of the first breeders of the breed, the name Redbone Coonhound would come from another breeder named Peter Redbone from Tennessee.

American hunters, having used European hunting dogs for some time, realized that they needed a dog more suited to their landscapes, different from those found in Europe, which included steep mountains, bayous, open spaces and swamps.

In addition, there are many wild animals, such as porcupines, bears, cougars, alligators and of course, raccoons.

Regardless of the true origin of this very athletic dog, today he is a dog that can work in all climates and on all types of American terrain. Hunting in swamps or mountains has no more secrets for him, and some Coonhounds can also work as water dogs.

He is the ideal hunting dog, ferocious in front of different game, such as puma, lynx, cougar, bear and of course raccoon, for which he is basically created.