Redbone Coonhound
Official Cynology Profile & Standard Data.
History & Overview
Origin and historical development
The Redbone is one of six hounds American settlers developed to keep a steady supply of raccoon meat and fur coming as the young country spread south and west.
Popular culture tends to show coonhounds asleep on a porch. The American Kennel Club makes the opposite point: anyone who has been out on a night hunt after the nocturnal raccoon will describe the Redbone and its cousins as among the most tireless and tenacious dogs there are.
The breed is the solid red one of the group, and it is a large hound, with males of 22 to 27 inches and females of 21 to 26.
Breed Standard
How the breed is described and measured
The breed is registered by the American Kennel Club.
Size, standard by standard
- American Kennel Club — height 55.9-68.6 cm (males), 53.3-66 cm (females)
Full standards: American Kennel Club.
Country of origin: United States of America
Breed Trivia
Unique facts and fascinating details
- It is one of six American coonhound breeds.
- The solid red coat is what sets it apart from its cousins.
- It was bred for hunting at night.
- Raccoon supplied both meat and fur to settlers.
- Males reach 27 inches at the withers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries about the breed
What colour is a Redbone?
Solid red, which is what distinguishes it from the other American coonhounds.
Is it a lazy breed?
No. The reputation comes from how coonhounds are shown in popular culture. On a night hunt they are tireless.
How tall is it?
The AKC gives 22 to 27 inches for males and 21 to 26 inches for females.
Is it recognised by the FCI?
No. It is an AKC breed, in the Hound Group.
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