{"data":{"slug":"redbone-coonhound","name":"Redbone Coonhound","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/redbone-coonhound","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/redbone-coonhound","also_known_as":["Redbone","Saddleback"],"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":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Affable","Eager","Determined","Even-Tempered","Energetic"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":11097,"summary":"A rich red American hound bred in the South to trail game with a cold nose and tree it with a sweet, carrying bay, made famous by the novel Where the Red Fern Grows.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/redbone-coonhound-8343a7eb30-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/redbone-coonhound-8343a7eb30-640.webp","width":630,"height":481,"author":"127177p","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Redbone-coonhound-detail.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:57:16Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":4,"grooming":1,"shedding":3,"trainability":3,"barking":4,"kids":4,"other_dogs":4},"coat":"Short, smooth and slightly coarse","colors":["Red","Red with small white markings"],"fun_fact":"The name comes from an early breeder, Peter Redbone of Tennessee, and the breed is known for a cold nose that can follow old trails.","sections":{"overview":"The Redbone Coonhound is a lean, muscular American hunting dog, best known for its deep red coat and its ability to trail game and tree raccoons, opossums and squirrels. It can also handle larger quarry such as bears and cougars.\n\nAway from the hunt it is a friendly, amiable hound that needs plenty of exercise.","history":"In the early 19th century, Scottish immigrants brought red foxhounds to Georgia, and these became the foundation of the breed. Irish-bred foxhound and bloodhound lines were added around 1840. Early dogs were called Saddlebacks for a black marking on the back, which faded over time as the solid red coat became the standard.\n\nThe United Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1902 and the American Kennel Club followed in 2010. It appears in the 1961 children's novel Where the Red Fern Grows.","appearance":"A lean, well-proportioned hound with long straight legs, a deep chest and a head and tail carried proudly. The short, smooth, slightly coarse coat is always a rich red, with a little white allowed on the chest and feet. The eyes are dark brown to hazel with a pleading expression, and the long ears hang down to near the nose.","personality":"Redbones are friendly, easygoing and eager to please, with a determined streak on a scent. They are generally good with children and other dogs. They are vocal when working, and the bay is often described as sweet and musical.","care":"The Redbone needs plenty of daily exercise and a securely fenced yard, since it will follow a scent for miles. Training takes patience. The short coat needs only weekly brushing, with regular ear checks and cleaning because of the long, hanging ears.","health":"The breed is generally robust. Like many deep-chested, long-eared hounds, it can be prone to bloat and ear infections, so ears should be checked and cleaned regularly."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/redbone-coonhound/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redbone_Coonhound","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38820","wikipedia_revision":1379441948},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}