Redbone Coonhound Breed description: Character & Co

General information about the Redbone Coonhound

The US-American dog breed Redbone Coonhound has not yet been recognized by the FCI, but by the American and English Kennel Club. The American was used in the past, as well as today, for hunting, because it is sure-footed and nimble in the field. The Redbone Coonhound is assigned to the "Hound Group" by the AKC.

Origin and history

The name of the Redbone Coonhound probably comes from its first breeder, the American Peter Redbone. He bred the proud dogs in the state of Tennessee. Basically, the Redbone Coonhounds were used for hunting, as it is still sometimes the case today. This breed, as the name suggests, belongs to the Redbone family. Among other things, these were bred to help American settlers hunt raccoons and other small game. Thus, the dogs secured raw materials and food for the settlers as the nation spread from south to west. Many people remember the Redbone Coonhound as the dog that lazily dozes on the porch during his rest breaks. The Redbone Coonhound's origins include the red foxhounds that were imported from Scotland to America in the 18th century.