Redbone Coonhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Redbone Coonhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Redbone is an American coonhound, sure-footed and swift, well balanced with a flashy red coat and a keen cold nose; it is powerfully built and a confident, talented hunter.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 22–27 inches for males and 21–26 inches for females, mid-range preferred; the dog stands slightly taller at the shoulder than at the hip.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, smooth and coarse enough to give protection.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Solid red is preferred; a dark muzzle and a small amount of white on the brisket and feet are allowed, but white beyond the toes, white stockings or a brisket patch larger than a hand are faults.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is even-tempered at home yet an aggressive hunter; the breed takes to formal training and makes a pleasant family dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults cover many points: yellow or drooping eyes, stiff or dome-shaped skull, dished muzzle, a nose not black, overshot or undershot bite, neck out of proportion, hips above the withers, roach or sway back, curled tail, crooked forelegs, flat or open feet, and cowhocks.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC standard lists no disqualifying conditions for the breed.