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The Redbone Coonhound is a dog of breathtaking beauty, with it¡¯s short, deep, rich, red coat, muscular body and long floppy ears that can reach the nose; large eyes that beg to please you; feet of elegance in the shape of a cat paw. The feet are webbed so swimming is a must and a sport they very much enjoy. The Redbone Coonhounds are happy dogs with a pleasing voice. They are intelligent, rugged, and adapt to many terrains. They have a natural instinct to hunting and treeing coons but are equally proficient trailing and treeing bear, cougar and bobcat. Not only an excellent hunting dog, Redbones make a wonderful family pet.
Height: Males 22" to 27"; Females 21" to 25"
Weight: 45 to 65 pounds
Colors: Solid red. White traces on chest and feet is permitted
Coat: Short, soft, shiny, fine fur
Temperament: Redbone Coonhounds are happy, eager to please, kind hearted, loyal
With Children: Yes
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog: High. Will alert you to visitors
Guard-dog: Low. Not generally used as such
Care and Training: Minimal care is required. Occasional brushing. Keep ears in check to avoid infection. Redbone Coonhounds need to be exercised daily. Great dog to take on long walks, jogs or hiking. High endurance level. Webbed feet great for their love of swimming. Hunting comes naturally, start on scent when young.
Learning Rate: High. Redbone Coonhounds are very intelligent, quick and eager to learn.
Activity: High
Living Environment: Redbone Coonhounds enjoy Indoor and Outdoor living.
Health Issues: Very healthy. At present, no known health issues are being reported.
Life Span: 12 - 15 years
Litter Size: 6 - 10
Country of Origin: USA (Georgia)
History: In the 1800¡¯s when the Foxhound¡¯s weren¡¯t efficient enough they were crossed with a Bloodhound and later on with an Ancient Irish Hound (which is probably the reason for occasional white on the chest and feet). This produced a beautiful, smart, fast, efficient scent hound. In 1840 George F.L. Birdsong obtained the foundation stock of today¡¯s dogs.
First Registered by the AKC: 2001
AKC Group: Miscellaneous
Class: Hound
Registries: UKC
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