Hound group · United States
Redbone Coonhound
Also called Redbone.
What makes them remarkable
Its striking red coat echoes the red foxhounds brought to America by Scottish immigrants.
- Affectionate
- Even-tempered
- Eager
- Adaptable
- Mellow
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 20 to 32 kg45 to 70 lb
- Lives
- 11 to 12 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- High
Training
Training a Redbone Coonhound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Eager to Please
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Among the most trainable of coonhounds. They want to make you happy, which makes training easier.
Consistent Exercise Needed
Without adequate exercise, they can become restless and vocal. A tired Redbone is a quiet Redbone.
Vocal When Hunting
They have a distinctive bay but are generally quieter at home than other coonhounds if properly exercised.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Redbone Coonhound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Long walks, hiking, and tracking activities.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing, regular ear cleaning.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Smooth, DenseRed
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition affecting mobility
Ear Infections
Moderate
Long ears require regular cleaning
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Moderate
Eye condition that can lead to blindness
Where they come from
History
Developed from Red Foxhounds brought by Scottish immigrants. Bred in the American South for treeing raccoons and tracking larger game. Known for their flashy, solid red coat.
- Old Dan and Little Ann · The beloved coonhounds from the classic story
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