{"data":{"slug":"american-english-coonhound","name":"American English Coonhound","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/american-english-coonhound","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/american-english-coonhound","also_known_as":["English Coonhound","Redtick Coonhound","English Fox and Coonhound"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"scenthound","label":"Scent Hound","fci_group":6,"fci_group_name":"Scent Hounds and Related Breeds"},"size":"Large","origin":"United States","countries":["United States"],"height_cm":{"min":53.0,"max":69.0},"weight_kg":{"min":20.0,"max":32.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":10,"max":12},"temperament":["Good-natured","Sociable","Loyal","Eager to Please","Energetic"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":4474,"summary":"A medium-to-large Southern American hound descended from foxhounds, famous for its tick-patterned coat, powerful nose and musical voice. It is mellow at home but a tireless hunter.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/american-english-coonhound-e34b20ce25-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/american-english-coonhound-e34b20ce25-640.webp","width":1280,"height":853,"author":"BurnAway","license":"CC BY 2.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maddie_%288416820450%29.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:53:55Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":4,"grooming":1,"shedding":3,"trainability":3,"barking":4,"kids":4,"other_dogs":4},"coat":"Short and coarse","colors":["Redtick","Bluetick","Tricolour with ticking","Red and white","White and black"],"fun_fact":"Colour varies widely even within one litter, which points to high genetic diversity in the breed.","sections":{"overview":"The American English Coonhound is a hound from the Southern United States, descended from foxhounds brought over by European settlers. It is used mainly for raccoon hunting and treeing.\n\nAt home it is generally mellow, sociable and affectionate, and can be an excellent family dog for active people.","history":"Its ancestry goes back to foxhounds brought to America in the 17th and 18th centuries, developed further as Virginia Hounds. The United Kennel Club recognised it in 1905 as the English Fox and Coonhound.\n\nThe Treeing Walker and Bluetick were later separated as breeds. The American Kennel Club fully recognised the breed in 2011.","appearance":"This is a medium-to-large hound with a short, coarse coat. Males stand about 56 to 69 cm and females 53 to 64 cm.\n\nUnlike other coonhounds, a range of colours is accepted, including redtick, bluetick and tricolour with ticking.","personality":"English Coonhounds are good-natured, sociable and loyal, and usually get along well with children and other dogs. They are eager to please.\n\nThey have a high prey drive and a one-track mind when on a scent. They have a melodious bawl and may be vocal.","care":"They need regular, vigorous exercise and a securely fenced yard, since scent can lead them far. Early obedience training is strongly recommended, as young dogs can be inquisitive and destructive.\n\nThe short coat needs little grooming, but the floppy ears should be checked often.","health":"Generally healthy, but the deep chest makes them prone to bloat. They can overheat in hot weather, and breeders screen for hip and elbow dysplasia and eye problems. Ears need regular cleaning."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-english-coonhound/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_English_Coonhound","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37578","wikipedia_revision":1332346510},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}