Photo of Major
courtesy of Chris F. |
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| Breed: Redbone Coonhound |
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| Height: The Redbone Coonhound is about 21-27 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Redbone Coonhound weighs between 45-65 lbs. |
| Colors: The Redbone Coonhound can be solid red. Can also have white on the chest and feet. |
| General Appearance: The Redbone Coonhound is surefooted and swift, even on the most difficult terrain. Well-balanced, with a flashy red coat and excellent cold nose, the powerfully built Redbone mingles handsome looks with a confident air and fine hunting talents. |
| Temperment: The Redbone Coonhound is even-tempered at home but an aggressive hunter. A good family dog that likes to please. Good with children and other pets. |
| Care: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming. They need to be bathed and brushed occasionally. Keep ears in check to avoid infection. |
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| Training: The Redbone Coonhound is easily trained and should be trained for hunting. Hunting comes naturally, start on scent when young. |
| Activity: The Redbone Coonhounds need to be exercised daily. Because of their high endurance level, they are a great dog to take on long walks, jogs or hiking. Webbed feet are great for swimming. |
| Life Span: The Redbone Coonhound lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Redbone Coonhound has an average litter of 6-10 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Redbone Coonhound originated in the USA. |
| Brief History: In the 1800’s when the Foxhound wasn’t efficient enough, they were crossed with a Bloodhound and later on with an Ancient Irish Hound (which is probably the reason for the occasional white on their 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. He obtained the pack from Dr. Thomas Henry. |
| Registries: UKC |
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