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The English Coonhound is an absolute master of smell while on the hunt for furry raccoons, squirrels, and pretty much anything other small and interesting critters. These dogs are known for being gentle and loving with their families and are highly tolerant of young children. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-65 pounds and stand 23-26 inches tall.

English Coonhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The English Coonhound is eager to please, so if this is the dog for you, you've got a best friend for life. They're extremely active dogs who are best-suited for rural life, meaning they wouldn't do well living in a city or apartment setting. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The English Coonhound is a high-energy dog that needs a vast amount of daily exercise to keep these dogs healthy, both physically and mentally. If you're not taking them hunting, agility and fetch games everyday will help keep them from being bored and destructive. They are super fast runners that will leave you in their dust if you aren't careful. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The English Coonhound's coat is hard and short, and they are average shedders. Their coats may be red ticked or blue ticked, with red, white, and black around the face and neck. These dogs require a minimum amount of grooming; simply brush as needed, roughly once a week or every two weeks, and bathe only as needed. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

English Coonhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. They're extremely active dogs who are best-suited for rural life, meaning they wouldn't do well living in a city or apartment setting. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.