At a glance the quick version
PetMD gives 40-65 lb and Purina 50-75 lb; UKC asks only that weight be in proportion to height.
Coat and looks how to spot one
hard, protective hound coat
A lean, fast, athletic hound with a hard, protective coat of short to medium length.12
Personality what they are like
Good-natured, friendly and loyal, it is sociable with people and other dogs. It has a strong hunting instinct, so small animals can look like something to chase.123
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A high-energy hound built to hunt through the night; it needs plenty of daily exercise such as long walks, jogging, hiking, scent work or dog sports.34
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The coat is low-maintenance: brushing once or twice a week handles shedding. Check and clean the floppy ears regularly.34
Food basics what goes in the bowl
Adults usually eat twice a day and puppies three to four small meals; choose a complete, balanced food and adjust portions to age and activity.3
Company who they like around
Enjoys company, whether human or canine; a hound that fits well into a busy, active household.41
The story where it all began
English hounds came to America with settlers such as Robert Brooke in 1650, and later imports by Thomas Walker and George Washington helped shape the Virginia Hounds. Hunters adapted these dogs for raccoon and other quarry over rough terrain at night. The UKC recognised the breed in 1905 and the AKC in 2011.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- UKC
- First recognised in 1905 as the English Fox and Coonhound; now registered as English Coonhound in the Scenthound Group.1
- AKC
- Foundation Stock Service 1995, Miscellaneous Class 2010, full recognition in the Hound Group on 30 June 2011.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a American English Coonhound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- UKC Breed Standard: English Coonhound ukcdogs.comused for recognition, history, height, coat, colours, temperament
- Wikipedia: American English Coonhound en.wikipedia.orgused for history, AKC recognition, height, colours, fun facts
- PetMD: American English Coonhound petmd.comused for lifespan, weight, exercise, grooming, diet
- Purina: American English Coonhound purina.comused for weight, height, grooming, exercise, voice
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.