Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound is one of the most beautiful of the American coonhound breeds — its deep, rich, uniform red coat gives it a striking appearance unlike any other hound.
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Origin
United States
Lifespan
11–12 years
Weight
20–32 kg (45–70 lbs)
Height
53–66 cm (21–26 in)
Diet
Omnivore — high-quality food for a large active hound.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The Redbone Coonhound is one of the most beautiful of the American coonhound breeds — its deep, rich, uniform red coat gives it a striking appearance unlike any other hound. Developed in the American Deep South from the red hounds brought by Scottish and Irish immigrants, the Redbone combines speed and cold-nose ability (tracking old, cold scent trails). It is the coonhound featured in the classic American novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" (Wilson Rawls, 1961) — the dogs Old Dan and Little Ann are Redbone Coonhounds, making the breed deeply embedded in American rural literary culture.
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Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
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A large, handsome, athletic coonhound with a uniformly rich, deep red coat. Slightly more refined in build than the Black and Tan, with a cleaner head. The warm, rich red coat is distinctive. Smooth, dense, short coat.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Affectionate, eager, and gentle — one of the more affectionate coonhound breeds with family. Determined and independent on a scent trail. Loyal and good with children.
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. Bloat (GDV). Progressive retinal atrophy. Generally a robust hunting breed.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
"Where the Red Fern Grows" (1961) — one of the most beloved American children's novels — features two Redbone Coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann, who hunt in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. The novel has introduced generations of American children to the Redbone Coonhound as a symbol of loyalty, courage, and the human-dog bond.
