| Description: The Redbone Coonhound is a strong, | | | | likes to bark or howl. |
| medium sized dog in the hound group. As might be | | | | History: As the American continent began to be |
| inferred from its name, the coat of this dog is a fairly | | | | settled, people from Europe brought their dogs with |
| bright red. The Redbone Coonhound will be found to | | | | them. Scottish settlers in the 1800s brought a hound |
| be 21 to 27 inches at the shoulder and the weight will | | | | with them that would be the progenitor of the |
| vary between 50 and 70 pounds. This is a short-haired | | | | Redbone Coonhound. They needed a robust, hearty |
| dog. The Redbone Coon hound has long legs and a | | | | hunting dog that would be able to tackle a variety of |
| agile, muscular body. The ears are long and pendant | | | | animals. One of the early breeders of this dog, Peter |
| and will extend the length of the muzzle. This dog has | | | | Redbone, helped perfect the breed. |
| a lifespan of 11 to 12 years. The Red bone Coon hound | | | | |