Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound was bred to hunt raccoon, and were are also widely used for hunting , Devon Rex bear and cougar. Their agility allows them to be hunted from swamplands to mountains. The Redbone Coonhound is the only solid coloured , Bird breeds coonhound. Like the standard , Irish Draught Horse says: "The Redbone mingles handsome looks and an even temperament with a confident air and fine hunting , Greater Swiss Mountain Dog talents.

Appearance
The Redbone Coonhound has the lean, muscular, well proportioned build typical to the coonhounds, with long straight legs, a deep chest, and a head and tail , Silken Windhound held high and proud when hunting , Cardigan Welsh Corgi or showing. The face has a pleading expression, with sorrowful dark brown eyes and long, drooping ears. , Poodles The coat , Rat Terrier is short and smooth against the body, but coarse enough to provide protection to the skin while hunting , Colorado Range Horse and Pony of the Americas through brush. The nose is always black and the coat , Irish Draught Horse color is always a rich red, though a small amount of white on the chest between the legs or on the feet is permissible, though not preferred.

Males should be 22-27 inches (56-68.5 cm)at the shoulder, with bitches slightly shorter at 21-26 inches (53-66 cm). Weight should be proportional to the size and bone structure of the individual dogs, , Water Dragons with a preference towards leaner working dogs , Kooikerhondje rather than heavier dogs. , Bloodhound Generally, weights will range from 45 to 70 lbs (20.5 to 31.75 kg). Males are typically larger and heavier boned than females , Korean Jindo Dog and carry a deeper bay.

History
The Redbone Coonhound is an American breed. , Turkish Van It was developed in Georgia in the 1800s from Foxhounds and Bloodhounds. Breeders , Horse Breeds followed a selective program that led to a coonhound that was faster and had a more developed sense of smell than other coonhounds. They were ideal for pack hunting , Colorado Range Horse and Pony of the Americas of both small and larger prey. Originally, the Redbone had a black saddleback, but by the beginning of the 1900s, they were a pure red tone.

Sadly, like many American hunting dogs, , Saarlooswolfhond especially those from the South, they were widely known and loved by hunters and farmers, but totally unknown in the show ring. Recently, this has changed, and the Redbone has found recognition by the two major American kennel clubs.

Perhaps the best known fictional Redbones were Old Dan and Little Ann, featured in the children's classic story, Where the Red Fern Grows, a popular novel about two dogs , Fish Breeding and a boy's dream.

Temperament
The Redbone Coonhound is an excellent companion and family , Estrela Mountain Dog pet, with some special considerations. They love to be with their owners and family, , Turkish Van and are happy just doing things with their humans, or sitting by watching them. They are very affectionate, but can be overwhelming to small children or even adults if not properly trained. They tend to be inactive if kept indoors , Parrots most of the time and can easily become overweight.

Conversely, young coonhounds are energetic and need lots of activity, or they will become destructive. This can lead to acting out in the form of chewing and baying. They take a longer time to train than some other breeds, , Grooming your Cat because they mature more slowly both physically and mentally.

Some Redbones drool a significant amount, and others have a very doggy smell. They are all loud, loud barkers.

Like many hunting dogs, , Korean Jindo they have an independent intelligence , Brumby especially well suited for problem solving. This can be an issue if the problem they want to solve is their backyard fence or the dog-proof garbage. But they also are pretty unflappable, able to take anything that comes at them.

As with all hounds, this breed , Missouri Fox Trotter should be watched closely off leash since they have a tendency to roam and a reputation for chasing small creatures such as cats. , Caring for your older

Health
The Redbone Coonhound is a hardy breed , Dutch Shepherd that has few known diseases. The most common are hip dysplasia and obesity. The average lifespan of a Red is 12-15 years.