American English Coonhound
The American English Coonhound is the most versatile of the American coonhound breeds — able to hunt both by day and by night, and used for a wider range of quarry (fox, raccoon, deer, bear) than the strictly nocturnal breeds.
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Origin
United States
Lifespan
11–12 years
Weight
18–30 kg (40–65 lbs)
Height
53–66 cm (21–26 in)
Diet
Omnivore — high-quality food for an active large hound.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The American English Coonhound is the most versatile of the American coonhound breeds — able to hunt both by day and by night, and used for a wider range of quarry (fox, raccoon, deer, bear) than the strictly nocturnal breeds. Descended directly from English Foxhounds imported by colonial American settlers including George Washington (who maintained a pack and kept detailed studbooks), the American English Coonhound is considered the direct American descendant of the classic British foxhound tradition adapted to American quarry and hunting conditions.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
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A large, well-proportioned hound of typical foxhound type — clean-lined, athletic, and workmanlike. Most commonly redtick in colour (red ticking on white). Short, dense, hard coat.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Pleasant, active, and sociable — one of the more amiable coonhound breeds for family life. Good with children and other dogs. Extremely loud voice.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •1.5–2 hours vigorous exercise daily. Very low grooming. Secure fencing. Ear cleaning weekly.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Hip dysplasia. Ear infections. Polyradiculoneuritis (coonhound paralysis — rare). Bloat.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
George Washington maintained a pack of English Foxhound-type dogs at Mount Vernon and kept detailed breeding records — his dogs are considered direct ancestors of the American English Coonhound. Washington crossed French staghounds gifted by the Marquis de Lafayette with his English Foxhounds, producing dogs that contributed to several American hound breeds.
