English Coonhound

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Description

You may be surprised to find that the English Coonhound doesn't originate from the United Kingdom as the name suggests, but are actually an American breed. They are a loyal and energetic breed that makes a great hunting companion and can also be kept as a family pet.

English Coonhounds are boisterous and playful; they need plenty of exercise and are great if you're searching for a working dog. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the English Coonhound and help you decide if it is right for you.

Description of the dog

English Coonhounds are loyal and intelligent. They are relatively quiet while they're at home, but tend to bark a lot while hunting. The breed is known to be very affectionate. They are also playful and great with kids, so they will make an excellent family pet.

However, English Coonhounds were initially bred to be working dogs, so they'll need a lot of exercise if they're being kept as a pet. For this reason, they would suit an active family who enjoys spending time outside, walking, jogging, running and playing, or even swimming.

English coon dogs get very attached to their family and are always eager to please. They are also curious and could easily become destructive if left alone for long periods of time. The breed is also known to be stubborn and strong-willed. They can also become highly strung and destructive if they aren't exercised enough.

This breed also loves to chase a ball and never seems to tire. They are also great at lure chasing.

A brief history of the breed

The English Coonhound was initially bred in the United States, rather than in England. The breed is also sometimes known as the American English Coonhound. It was bred from British hunting hounds such as foxhounds, which is where it got its name. The different types of foxhounds that make up this breed where brought to America from the United Kingdom in the 17th and 18th centuries. They were used for breeding the Virginia Hound and English coonhound.

The English Coonhound was breed to hunt American Red Foxes and raccoons on rough terrain. It was developed to be a hardy, energetic breed that was suitable for this type of hunting. The English Coonhound is a very effective hunting dog as it can corner it's pray until the hunter arrives. They were initially bred to hunt in packs, much like foxhounds, but are also able to work alone with one hunter. They are also great at sniffing out prey.

The appearance of the breed

The English Coonhound is a medium sized dog that measures a height of between twenty and thirty inches tall, with the males being slightly bigger than the females. On average, males weigh between thirty nine and sixty seven pounds, and females weigh between thirty five and sixty two pounds.

The breed has a dome shaped head and an athletic, hound like look. They also have deep chests, dark eyes, short fur, and low-hung ears.

English coonhounds generally come in three different color variables. These are known as the Redtick, Tricolor, and Bluetick. The most common color is a reddy brown, which is why many people call these dogs Redtick Coonhounds.

Conclusion

English Coonhounds make great hunting dogs as they're able to sniff out prey effectively and can hold it at bay until the hunter arrives. They are loyal dogs that also make excellent family pets as long as they get plenty of exercise.

If you decide to get an English Coonhound, you should be aware that this dog loves to eat. They are a very athletic breed and use up a lot of energy when hunting; therefore, they need enough food to keep them going.

If you're not using your coonhound to hunt, you'll need to ensure that he gets enough exercise and doesn't overeat, as this breed can quickly become obese as they have a tendency to overeat. The breed also commonly suffers from bloat, which means you should be careful what and when you feed your dog.

Colors

•  Bluetick
•  Redtick
•  Tricolored
•  Tricolored w/ Tick

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