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Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound is a versatile hunting dog with a flashy red coat. These guys make wonderful companions and are completely devoted to their owners. This American breed has quite the voice and isn’t afraid to wake the neighbors!

Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club

Quick Facts


Height

Male: 22-27in

Female: 21-25in

Weight

Male: 45-70lb

Female: 45-70lb

Fun Fact

For a period of time, Redbone Coonhounds were bred solely to produce a dog with an all-red coat.

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About this Breed

The Redbone Coonhound descended from red foxhounds brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants. The breed was developed to create a hunting dog with a stronger nose and with greater versatility over changing terrains. In particular, these guys are used to for “treeing” raccoons. Treeing is the action of trapping game, likely a raccoon, in a tree and calling attention to the hunter by barking. Their beautiful red coat needs little grooming and they require a regular amount of daily exercise. Redbone Coonhounds are very devoted and loving dogs that will make great additions to your family.

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Favorite Names

For Male

  1. Copper
  2. Cooper
  3. Hank
  4. Duke
  5. Tucker
  6. Red
  7. Milo
  8. Beau
  9. Murphy
  10. Gus

For Female

  1. Luna
  2. Penny
  3. Maggie
  4. Daisy
  5. Ruby
  6. Bella
  7. Sadie
  8. Molly
  9. Millie
  10. Lucy

Common Locations

  1. Tennessee, United States
  2. Texas, United States
  3. Virginia, United States
  4. New York, United States
  5. Illinois, United States
  6. North Carolina, United States
  7. Georgia, United States
  8. Florida, United States
  9. Pennsylvania, United States
  10. Alabama, United States
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