English Coonhound
English Coonhound | ||
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Not from the FCI recognized | ||
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Redtick Coonhound, American English Coonhound |
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Withers height: |
Male: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) Female |
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Weight: |
Proportional to the height at the withers |
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List of domestic dogs |
The English Coonhound is not from the FCI recognized dog breed in the United States belonging to the Coonhounds is counted. The breed is recognized by the UKC and listed by the AKC as part of a possible recognition in the Miscellaneous Class .
The English Coonhound was bred in Virginia , Tennessee, and Kentucky in the 19th century . It is smaller than the Black and Tan Coonhound , like this one it is a raccoon hunting dog .
Even if the name suggests otherwise, it is a purely American breed of dog. His name suggests that his ancestors also come from England. The dogs are up to 68 cm tall. Their fur is typically short and hard, usually spotted red or blue, three-colored with stippling. The ears are long and thin.