American English Coonhound

The American English coonhound, often called the English coonhound in hunting circles, is a United States scent hound descended largely from English foxhounds brought to the colonies. It was shaped for night hunting raccoon and for trailing fox, bobcat, or other game where legal. The breed is lean and athletic, with a deep chest, long ears, tight feet, and a short coat commonly seen in redtick, bluetick, tricolor, or red-and-white patterns. Its voice is part of the package: a ringing bawl or chop helps handlers follow a hound working out of sight.

A pet American English coonhound needs more than casual walks. Scent work, hunting, tracking games, or long runs in safe areas help satisfy its nose and stamina, while secure fencing matters because a fresh trail can override recall. These dogs often live well with other dogs and people when socialized, but they can be loud for close-neighbor housing. Ears should be kept clean and dry, and breeders commonly value hunting ability, sound feet, endurance, and a level temperament as much as show-ring appearance.

Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Black White and Tan, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue and White, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, White and Black, White and Tan, Yellow