Buyer question
How long does a Coonhound live?
Our Animal Library gives the Coonhound a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Coonhound page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Coonhound in the Animal Library
The detail
American scent hounds such as the Black and Tan, Treeing Walker and Redbone were bred to trail raccoons at night and bay them up a tree. Easygoing and friendly at home, they are loud, nose-driven and need space and a secure fence.
- Best fit
- Rural homes, hunters
- Temperament
- Easygoing, friendly, driven
What to weigh
Coonhounds bay loudly, follow a scent for miles and need a secure fence and leashed walks. Their long ears need regular cleaning, and they can be hard to house-train.