This eye-catching hound is revered for both its flashy looks and superior hunting instincts. They are an old American breed, descending from red foxhounds brought over by Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1700’s and 1800’s. Developers of the breed focused on their unique red coat as well as hunting ability and Redbone Coonhounds have been a distinctive and respected breed for well over a century. He is an agile and versatile hunter in the field, possessing a natural treeing instinct and ability to hunt a wide range of small and large game. The Redbone Coonhound has a balanced temperament and is amenable to obedience training. This hunter by nature needs exercise but is otherwise a pleasant, low-maintenance companion.
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Each AKC approved purebred breed has its own national club. The mission of these “parent breed clubs” is to improve and preserve a particular breed by advancing knowledge about its history, its health and care requirements and by assuring that the breed’s form and function remain true to its historical physical type and character: A Dalmatian, for instance, should be athletic and have a natural affinity for working with horses. A Fox Terrier should have the right body size and shape, and a drive to go after vermin.
Pet owners, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and others with a special love for a breed, join the parent breed club to meet like-minded enthusiasts and to support the club’s mission.
The national parent breed club is the first place for the public to go to learn about a breed or find a knowledgeable, experienced breeder.
Discover Animals is a web-based educational resource offered by the NAIA
