American English Coonhound

The American English Coonhound breed is known for its speed and endurance. It is the American version of the English Coonhound, descended primarily from the English Foxhound.
Dog Breed	American English Coonhound
Behavior	Source: Wikipedia Recommended for: pet, working dog The American English Coonhound dog breed is a good locator of game. Unlike organized fox hunting, in the United States it is generally let loose and would tree a hunted animal whereupon the hunter would orient himself to the loud bayings and bag the hunted animal. They possess loud barks. More importantly, American English Coonhounds make for excellent family pets and are wonderful with children.
Physical Characteristics	Size: males 24 - 26 inches, females 23 - 25 inches Coat: hard, mid-length Color: red, white, tri-color, red and white, black and white Eyes: dark brown, set wide apart Ears: fine texture, soft, hangs low, almost reaches nose when drawn out Muzzle: squarish, flews on lower jaw when viewed from side Nose: black Tail: set high, mid-length, slight brush
Origins and History	Source: Wikipedia Country/Region of Origin: United States Original purpose: Treeing, Hunting Name: 'Coonhound' is the shortened form of raccoon hound, referring to one of the animals the hound was bred to hunt. Historical notes: American English Coonhound dogs are descended from English Foxhounds as well as others from Ireland and France that were brought to the southern United States. They were found to be inadequate in hunting American game because they lose scent once their prey seek shelters in trees like raccoons, cougars, and bears. Treeing dogs, coonhounds such as the American English Coonhounds, were soon developed by adding the sharp-nosed Bloodhound stock.

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