Redbone Coonhound
There's just something special about a red dog.
Height: 21 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 70 pounds
Coat: short and smooth
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Breed Group: Hounds
These medium-sized hounds have a gorgeous red coat, the pleading expression common to hounds everywhere, and a sweet voice that sings out when they're on the hunt. However, they also bark a lot when they're not on the hunt, and take a lot of patience to train.
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General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
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Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Sensitivity
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
Compatible with kids
  
  
  
  
  
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Good for novice owners