LargeHound Group

Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound was developed in the American South in the early 19th century from red foxhounds imported from Scotland and Ireland, selected for treeing raccoon and other small game.

Calculate Redbone Coonhound age

Lifespan13.5 yrrange 12–15

SizeLargeHound Group

Weight45–70 lb20.4–31.8 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound was developed in the American South in the early 19th century from red foxhounds imported from Scotland and Ireland, selected for treeing raccoon and other small game. Named for its solid deep-red coat; AKC recognition dates to 2009.

Aging

How Redbone Coonhounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-14 years. Hip dysplasia is the dominant orthopedic concern on OFA screens; chronic ear infections in pendulous-eared scent hounds and obesity drive secondary late-life welfare issues.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.5 yr · range 12–15 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 45–70 lb(20.4–31.8 kg)
Height: 21–27 in(53.3–68.6 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: Red

Temperament

How Redbone Coonhounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

even-temperedamiableeagerdetermined

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
5/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy; working-field exposure..
Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Obesity
Description and veterinary guidance for Obesity land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; working appetite in companion settings..
Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.