Interesting Facts about Redbone Coonhounds are as follows:

• Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Redbone Coonhounds: This American breed of hound has a  lean, muscular, well proportioned build with long straight legs and a wide barrel chest. Its loud, baying bark and was developed for hunting raccoons, hence its name. The name of this dog originates from an early breeder called Peter Redbone of Tennessee.
  • Bred from Bloodhounds and English Foxhounds which were introduced to America by the first settlers
  • Another breed of Coonhound are the Black and Tan Coonhounds
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: Redbone Coonhounds originated in the US in the 1800's and were originally bred to hunt bears, cougars and especially raccoons
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Redbone Coonhounds range from 45 - 65 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Redbone Coonhounds and Nicknames: Coonhounds
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Redbone Coonhounds: The coat is normally short, soft and shiny and is a solid shade of red
• Fact 7 - Life of Redbone Coonhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Redbone Coonhounds is the Miscellaneous dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Redbone Coonhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Redbone Coonhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Redbone Coonhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of the joints)
• Fact 12 - Redbone Coonhounds were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 2001
• Fact 13 - Breeding Redbone Coonhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Redbone Coonhounds

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