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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.

Australian Shepherds are a beautiful breed with merle coats, high energy, and and an obsession with being close to their families. These dogs are wonderful family companions, but be prepared to keep them active and occupied to avoid having a sad, destructive Aussie. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-65 pounds and stand 18-23 inches tall.

Australian Shepherds are generally excellent with children of all ages. Australian Shepherds are great companion for kids and other pets, especially if they’re socialized as puppies. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Aussies need a lot of high-energy activities and mental stimulation to keep them happy. They’re the perfect exercise buddies, especially for families that like being outdoors. Take your Australian Shepherd for a run, hike, or a long play session in a big backyard to keep their hearts soaring and their minds sharp. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Australian Shepherd has a dense undercoat and outer coat with medium to long hair that’s straight or slightly wavy. Aussies’ fur is short and soft on their head and legs, with a thick mane around the neck. These dogs can be black, red, red merle (dark patches on a light background), or blue merle, and some may have white markings or tan points too. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Australian Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.