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| Breed Group : | Sporting |
| Weight : | male: 40-65 lbs (18 - 30 kg ) ; female : 40-65 lbs ( 18 - 30 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 24-26 inches ( 61-66 centimeters ); female: 23-25 inches (58-63.5 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The English Coonhound is one of the dog breeds found in the southern part of the US. Its origin can be traced to another breed called the English Foxhound. In the year 1905 however, the English Coonhound became accepted as a separate breed and was named the “English Fox and Coonhound.” English Coonhounds were used primarily for hunting foxes. |
| Breed Character Information : | The English Coonhound puppy is a sociable creature which is affectionate to people as well as to dogs---small dogs or large dogs. The English Coonhound is good natured and is never shy. Because of their hunting background, English Coonhounds have a great tolerance for pain especially when walking through difficult terrains. English Coonhound Breed information’s speaks of Coonhounds as very active dogs with the desire for gaining human attention. They are also said to be quite willful.
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| Breed Coat Information : | The English Coonhound’s coat hair is medium and length and is coarse and hard serving as protection. English Coonhounds have various coat colors such as red an white (ticked), blue and white (ticked), tri colored, white and black, etc. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | English Coonhounds are among the dog breeds that are observed to be great hunters. This is because the English Coonhound puppy has excellent senses and also very fast in terms of movement. Even if it is a hunting dog, the English Coonhound just like most small dogs makes a great companion and is a good guard dog. It can get along well with younger kids but interacts best with the older ones. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | If you want a watch dog or a guard dog that makes a good companion at the same time, then think about getting an English Coonhound. English Coonhound Breed information’s also gives us the good news that English Coonhounds can also live well indoors and really can be excellent household pets. |
| Breed Activity Information : | If you want your English Coonhound to be happy, you have to make sure that it is able to run quite a lot daily. A long walk or a jog may also be a great exercise for the English Coonhound. Remember that it does not respond well to being confined for a long time as it will resort to destruction. Hunting trials also make English Coonhounds happy because of their hunting nature. In fact they love hunting animals such as raccoons, squirrels, etc. But of course, those were during the ancient times because nowadays, English Coonhounds are used more as family pets. |
| Breed Care Information : | English Coonhounds are not high maintenance when it comes to grooming. All you need to do is to use a firm bristle brush to comb/brush its coat. Shampooing it can be done on an as needed basis. The English Coonhound by the way is not a heavy shedder. |
| Breed Training Information : | Early Socialization is a training requirement for your English Coonhound. This is to tame its aggressive side as it will be aggressive to people and other animals if not trained early. English Coonhounds are eager to please so it will not be hard training them. |
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English Coonhound 
