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The Redbone Coonhound is a breed of dog bred to hunt raccoon. They are also widely used for hunting bear and cougar. Their agility allows them to be hunted from swamplands to mountains. The Redbone Coonhound is the only solid colored coonhound. Like the standard says: "The Redbone mingles handsome looks and an even temperament with a confident air and fine hunting talents."
Appearance: The Redbone Coonhound has the lean,
muscular, well proportioned build typical to the coonhounds,
with long straight legs, a deep chest, and a head and tail
held high and proud when hunting or showing.
The face has a pleading expression, with sorrowful dark
brown eyes and long, drooping ears. The coat is short and
smooth against the body, but coarse enough to provide
protection to the skin while hunting through brush. The nose
is always black and the coat color is always a rich red,
though a small amount of white on the chest between the legs
or on the feet is permissible, though not preferred.
Males should be 22-27 inches (56-68.5 cm)at the shoulder,
with bitches slightly shorter at 21-26 inches (53-66 cm).
Weight should be proportional to the size and bone structure
of the individual dogs, with a preference towards leaner
working dogs rather than heavier dogs. Generally, weights will
range from 45 to 70 lbs (20.5 to 31.75 kg). Males are
typically larger and heavier boned than females and carry a
deeper bay.
History: The Redbone Coonhound is an American breed.
It was developed in Georgia in the 1800s from Foxhounds and
Bloodhounds. Breeders followed a selective program that led to
a coonhound that was faster and had a more developed sense of
smell than other coonhounds. They were ideal for pack hunting
of both small and larger prey. Originally, the Redbone had a
black saddleback, but by the beginning of the 1900s, they were
a pure red tone.
Sadly, like many American hunting dogs, especially those
from the South, they were widely known and loved by hunters
and farmers, but totally unknown in the show ring. Recently,
this has changed, and the Redbone has found recognition by the
two major American kennel clubs.
Perhaps the best known fictional Redbones were Old Dan and
Little Ann, featured in the children's classic story, Where
the Red Fern Grows, a popular novel about two dogs and a boy's
dream.
Temperament: The Redbone Coonhound is an excellent
companion and family pet, with some special considerations.
They love to be with their owners and family, and are happy
just doing things with their humans, or sitting by watching
them. They are very affectionate, but can be overwhelming to
small children or even adults if not properly trained. They
tend to be inactive if kept indoors most of the time and can
easily become overweight.
Conversely, young coonhounds are energetic and need lots of
activity, or they will become destructive. This can lead to
acting out in the form of chewing and baying. They take a
longer time to train than some other breeds, because they
mature more slowly both physically and mentally. Some Redbones
drool a significant amount, and others have a very doggy
smell. They are all loud, loud barkers.
Like many hunting dogs, they have an independent
intelligence especially well suited for problem solving. This
can be an issue if the problem they want to solve is their
backyard fence or the dog-proof garbage. But they also are
pretty unflappable, able to take anything that comes at them.
As with all hounds, this breed should be watched closely
off leash since they have a tendency to roam and a reputation
for chasing small creatures such as cats. Puppies, be warned,
like to chew on nearly anything, and can be fairly
destructive, but a simple month to year of training should
stop this.
Health: The Redbone Coonhound is a hardy breed that
has few known diseases. The most common are hip dysplasia and
obesity. The average lifespan of a Red is 10-15 years.
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