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American English Coonhound Breed Introduction

The American English Coonhound breed is known for its speed and endurance. It is the American version of the English Coonhound, descended primarily from the English Foxhound.

The American English Coonhound's Behavior

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Recommended for: pet, working dog
The American English Coonhound dog breed is a good locator of game. Unlike organized fox hunting, in the United States it is generally let loose and would tree a hunted animal whereupon the hunter would orient himself to the loud bayings and bag the hunted animal. They possess loud barks. More importantly, American English Coonhounds make for excellent family pets and are wonderful with children.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

The American English Coonhound's Physical Characteristics

Here are some of the characteristics of the American English Coonhound breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

• Size: males 24 - 26 inches, females 23 - 25 inches
• Coat: hard, mid-length
• Color: red, white, tri-color, red and white, black and white
• Eyes: dark brown, set wide apart
• Ears: fine texture, soft, hangs low, almost reaches nose when drawn out
• Muzzle: squarish, flews on lower jaw when viewed from side
• Nose: black
• Tail: set high, mid-length, slight brush

The American English Coonhound's Origins and History

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Country/Region of Origin: United States
Original purpose: Treeing, Hunting
Name: 'Coonhound' is the shortened form of raccoon hound, referring to one of the animals the hound was bred to hunt.
Historical notes: American English Coonhound dogs are descended from English Foxhounds as well as others from Ireland and France that were brought to the southern United States. They were found to be inadequate in hunting American game because they lose scent once their prey seek shelters in trees like raccoons, cougars, and bears. Treeing dogs, coonhounds such as the American English Coonhounds, were soon developed by adding the sharp-nosed Bloodhound stock.