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Description |
The Redbone Coonhound is a
handsome, robust and strong coonhound. It has a clean, well-modeled head, with a
medium stop between the brow and nose. The long, hanging ears extend to the tip
of the nose when the dog is following a scent. The tail is held upright. The
paws are compact and cat-like, with thick, strong pads. The skin is a rich red
color. The coat is shiny and smooth, lays flat, and is short like that of a Beagle.
Coat colors include red, and red with a little white. Although some Redbones
might have traces of white on their feet or chest, this friendly, elegant dog is
the only solid-colored Coonhound. |
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Temperament |
The Redbone Coonhound is
happy, even-tempered and very good with children. It can be surprisingly
affectionate and has a pleasant-sounding bark. They love being with their
people. If raised indoors from puppyhood, it will adapt well to family life.
Coonhounds are all instinctive hunters, and it is not difficult to train the
breed to follow scent and tree a quarry. The Redbone has a strong desire to
please his master. They are hotter-nosed, able to locate, and faster to tree
coons than many other Coonhounds. Like other Coonhounds, the Redbone is alert,
quick, and able to work in all types of weather over difficult
terrain. Their agility benefits them when hunting in fenced country or
steep, rocky ground. With the thrusting grit of a terrier and the pumping
stamina of a husky, the Redbone is every hunter's hot-trailed dream come true. A
natural treeing instinct has been bred into the Redbone, making them specialists
in coon hunting. But they are also proficient in trailing and treeing bear,
cougar and bobcat. When used on game, Redbones often hunt in packs. Redbones are
known to make excellent water dogs. In the home he is affectionate and kind. The
Redbone should be well socialized at an early age and taught simple obedience
like walking on a leash. Be careful with cats and other non-canine pets. If
raised with a kitten from puppyhood they may be okay but some Redbone Coonhounds
try to hunt cats down like raccoons. Some Redbone Coonhounds drool a lot while
others do not at all. It all depends on the shape of the lips. The true
Coonhound-shaped mouth will drool a lot. The Redbone Coonhound needs a firm, but calm, confident, consistent pack leader in order to be mentally stable. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 21-27 inches
(53-66 cm.)
Weight: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Usually a healthy breed, although some lines have seen their share of hip dysplasia |
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Living Conditions |
The Redbone Coonhound will
do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively
inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. Their all-weather
coat allows them to live and sleep outdoors and work in all kinds of terrain. |
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Exercise |
This breed needs a lot of
physical exercise. They need to be taken on a daily
walk or jog. Coonhounds are born natural hunters, so they have a tendency
to run off and hunt if they are not kept well-fenced while exercising on their
own. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 11-12 years. |
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Grooming |
An occasional brushing
will due. This breed is a light shedder. |
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Origin |
Years ago most coon
hunters who owned a red dog of unknown ancestry, but proven ability in tracking
and treeing raccoons, called their dog a "Redbone." Then a few serious
breeders who were devoted both to the breed and the sport began a campaign of
selective breeding to produce a hound with the necessary characteristics to make
a superior coonhound and which would breed true to type in color and
conformation. Breeders in the American South, Tennessee and Georgia to be
precise, desired a hound with more speed and a hotter sniffer than many of the
existing coonhounds. The first dogs were commonly called
"Saddlebacks." The background color was red, and most of them
possessed black saddle markings. By selective breeding, the black saddle was
bred out and the solid red dogs became known as Redbone Coonhounds. As is the
case with most of the other coonhound breeds, the ancestors of the Redbone were Foxhounds.
A Bloodhound cross is said to have been made, and it's also said to account for
the white chest and feet markings which still occasionally show up in Redbone
pups today. The result of this mixture makes them a reliable hunting dog, as the
breed's moderate size, foxhoundish appearance, and courage are in its nature.
They are used primarily for treeing coon, but can be adapted to other game,
including big cat. This hound may have been named after an early breeder, Peter
Redbone of Tennessee, although much of its breeding has taken place in Georgia.
The foundation stock of the modern day Redbone came from George F.L. Birdsong of
Georgia, who was a noted fox hunter and breeder. He obtained the pack of Dr.
Thomas Henry in the 1840's. The Redbone was the second coonhound breed to be
registered with U.K.C., the first being registered in 1902, two years after the
Black & Tan. Today it is used for hunting Raccoon and as a companion dog. The Redbone Coonhound was recognized by the AKC in 2009. |
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Hound |
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Recognition |
CKC, UKC, NKC, APRI,
ACR, DRA, AKC |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
AKC = American
Kennel Club |
Mama dog Riley, a few weeks post partum
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Romeo and his "clone" Jameson, napping on the sofa.
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Annie
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Crockett, the Redbone Coonhound, as a puppy
"Crockett the Redbone Coonhound all grown up. He weighs
around 98 lbs. and is the sweetest dog.
Drools a lot, but we love him. Also an excellent swimmer."
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