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Redbone Coonhound
Breed origin: USA
Original purpose: Adaptable hunter and excellent swimmer.
AKC recognized: Not yet
AKC group: Miscellaneous Class
Size:
Weight: 45 to 70 lbs
Size: Height: males 22 to 27 inches;
females 21 to 26 inches
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Color: Dark blue, thickly mottled body, with by various shaped black spots, with or without tan markings and red ticking.
General characteristics/temperament: The Redbone Coonhound is even-tempered, fast, agile, and affectionate. They are versatile hunting dogs with the ability to handle all kinds of difficult terrain. They usually have webbed feet and are excellent swimmers. They like to please and make a good family dog as well. However, they are very vocal, and will frequently bark or bay, which may become a problem if there are neighbors in close proximity. They are able to jump very high, and require at least a 7-feet-high fence. They are slow to mature, but once they do, they are very gentle with even very young children.
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Good with children? Yes once mature, but most puppies are too rambunctious with small children.
Good watchdog? Yes
OK in apartments? No
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Energy/Activity Level: High
Suitable canine sports/activities: tracking, hunting
Exercise requirement: Long walks of at least an hour and a half daily.
Additional photos of Redbone Coonhound
Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Wikipedia breed information page
DogBreedMatch
