Buyer question
Is a Coonhound good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Coonhound 3 out of 5 for beginners (friendly but loud).
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.
- Temperament
- Easygoing, friendly, driven
- Best fit
- Rural homes, hunters
- Trainability
- 2 out of 5 (Nose beats commands)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1–2 hrs exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly brush, ear care)
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.