English Coonhound Breed Information

English Coonhound

Weight:

40--65 pounds (18-30 kg.)

Height:

21-27 inches (53-69 cm.)

Color:

White coat with blue tick or red tick coloration (ticking is numerous small spots of color)

Temperament:

English Coonhounds are energetic, intelligent and active. They are devoted to their family and make a good companion dog. Great with children if socialized from an early age.

Grooming:

The short, dense coat of this breed is easy to maintain. Weekly brushing or wipe down with a dry towel or damp washcloth is all that is necessary.

Training:

The English Coonhound will enjoy training if you make it fun and will loathe it if you don't. He is generally inclined to have a strong desire to please but an even stronger desire to follow a trail, which can create a lot of challenging distractions in almost all training venues.

Exercise:

The English Coonhound is a high energy dog that needs extensive daily running to be happy. Be careful if letting them off leash as they may take off after any interesting scent.

Life Expectancy:

around 11 - 12 years

Litter Size:

average 7 - 8 puppies

Country of origin:

England

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