English Coonhound

English Coonhound

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The English Coonhound is forever in high demand. Originating in the 1800′s, the English Coonhound was admitted into the United Kennel Club ranks in 1900. It was from the English that the modern-day Bluetick Coonhound originated.

Through the years, English breeders have accepted a wide variety of dogs into their breed. For this reason, it is difficult to make general statements about the English Coonhound. The most desirable Walkers, Blueticks, Redbones and grade (mixed) dogs of all these groups have been selected in the evolution process in an attempt to create a superior hunting hound. 

Uniform coloration has not been the goal, and as a result, more variations in color are found in the English breed than any other Coonhound. The most prevalent color found in the English breed today is redtick (red spots on a white background). A bluetick (black on lighter background) coloration is also common, but somewhat less prevalent than the redtick pattern. It’s interesting to note that a single litter of English puppies may contain redticks, blueticks and/or a variety of other colors. And since we’re on the subject, an expectant female in good health may produce litters of 12-14 pups. 

In addition to wide color variations, the English hounds also share the greatest array of hunting traits. It’s not difficult to find an English Coonhound with a very cold nose. They may straddle an old track for hours to locate the animal that left it, more likely are wide range; striking the trail fast and furious to seek out the freshest, most active trail. 

If you are considering an English Coonhound for your next dog, and desire specific traits to suit your hunting style, a close examination of the bloodlines of a given litter may indicate which type of hound to expect. The English is not only a fine dog for the single-hound hunter, a pack hunter will usually find that an English compliments their other hounds too. The voice of the English Coonhound is typically excellent. 

Among the Coonhound family, the English is most similar in built and hunting behavior to the Treeing Walker. They are approximately the same size and weight and also share many common colors. Both dogs are typically fast and wide-ranging. These traits serves them well when it comes to quickly stacking points in coonhunting competitions. 

The English usually run about 21 to 26 inches at the shoulder. The average weight is approximately 45-75 pounds with some dogs running into the 90 pound class. Females are typically found near the minimums. Males are usually found towards the maximum height and weight.

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