Sweet, Mellow, Sociable
Standing as high as 26 inches at the shoulder, American English Coonhounds are deep-chested, sweet-faced athletes beloved by sportsmen for their speed and endurance. Stretched tightly across the athletic frame is a medium-length coat of various patterns, some with ticking. The heโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience โ difficulty rated 6/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
A friendly temperament makes it a reliable companion for the right household.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity โ under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 6 โ Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized