American English Coonhound

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Monday 1 December 2014

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HEIGHT
General: 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder

WEIGHT
40 to 70 pounds

LIFE SPAN
10 to 12 years

These breed is very energetic, intelligent and active. Loving and eager to please their owners, their great senses make them excellent hunters. This breed is an extremely fast.It is famous for his speed and endurance.He began as a dual-purpose dog who hunted fox by day and raccoon by night. He eagerly seeks his quarry,singing out as he hunts, a trait that carries over into home life. This hound will bark. On the plus side,he's pleasant toward people and other dogs.Daily exercise is mandadotary to prevent him from becoming frustrated and destructive.

Very devoted to its family, it makes a good companion dog. It does well living indoors and plays a fine guardian to his family and home. They are usually best with older considerate children, but can also do well with younger ones. Without proper human to canine leadership and communication some can be a bit dog-aggressive. They need owners who are firm, confident and consistent with an air of authority. Socialize this breed well,preferably while still young to prevent them from being reserved with strangers.

Do not let this breed off the leash in an unsafe area, as they may take off after an interesting scent. Without enough mental and physical exercise they will become high-strung.The American English Coonhound evolved when descendants of English Foxhounds, which were known in the New World as Virginia Hounds, were bred to adapt to rougher terrain.Today's American English Coonhound is a wide-ranging hunter that possesses tremendous speed and excellent voice.

American English Coonhound will follow every interesting scent and sound. Because they love to roam, this breed should be kept on a leash when it is not in an enclosed area. The American English Coonhound makes a wonderful watchdog, but because it is so friendly