American English Coonhound - Grace and Strength Combined
American English Coonhound: Specific Care for the Breed
Breed Introduction
This descendent of the English Foxhound was originally bred to use as a dual-purpose dog who would hunt fox by day and raccoon by night. The American English Coonhound is a strong, graceful athlete known for his tremendous speed, endurance and excellent voice in the field. Also known as Virginia Hound, this swift, competitive dog needs plenty of daily exercise both to help him stay in top condition and to prevent him becoming frustrated and destructive. They will bark and bay at home, so owning an American English Coonhound is not recommended if you have neighbors close by. On the plus side, he is a sociable fellow, and happily gets along long with people and other dogs.
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Will an American English Coonhound be a suitable dog for my family?
Will the American English Coonhound be suitable for your family?
- Yes - if your preferred size of dog is large (60-120+ lbs) or medium (30-65 lbs)
- If the type of the yard that you have is at least 1 1/2 to 2 acres in size
- Your yard is well secured with a fence (not invisible)
- If you are able to spend at least 1-2 hours per day for the feeding, exercising, training and grooming of your dog
- You want a dog with a smooth coat
- If you want a dog that sheds all year round
- Yes, as long as the age of the youngest person regularly in your home (including children, grandchildren and visitors) is no younger than a teenager (13-18)
- You have plenty of time, enthusiasm and are prepared to be persistent with the amount of time it takes to housebreak your dog.
- Yes - if you are looking for a dog that is very active (e. g. jog with you, play active games, go hiking, etc.)
- As long as you are prepared to have a dog that might be a little stubborn when it comes to training issues.
- If you want a dog that will defend you or your property if needed
American English Coonhound Stat Chart
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn't nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Large,Medium
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Exercise: More than 2 hours per day
Grooming: Every day
Coat length: Short
Coat sheds?: Yes
Home Size: Large
Garden Size: Large
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn't nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
