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English coonhounds are scent hounds descended from the foxhound. Most are spotted with splotches of brown. They are not very well-known. Most have extremely vocal tendencies; this is a trait they were bred for. Treeing raccoons, then barking so the owner could find and shoot the coon, was their function. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... A Black and Tan Coonhound with a typical soulful expression A Coonhound is a type of scent hound and a member of the hound group. ... Like most scent hounds, the Basset Hound has long ears, large nasal passages, and a sturdy body for endurance. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... For the animated television series see The Raccoons Binomial name Procyon lotor (Linnaeus, 1758) The Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor), often just called the Raccoon, is a mammal native to America. ...
The EnglishCoonhound is a relatively rare breed of scenthound.
The EnglishCoonhound is an excellent hunting dog for both the hunter who wants a single dog as well as the hunter who already has a number of hunting dogs.
The EnglishCoonhound is of average size that, at the shoulder stands anywhere from 21-26 inches high.