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American English Coonhound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United States
The American English Coonhound is a dog breed from the United States, especially the South. Also called the English Coonhound or Redtick Coonhound, it descends from hunting hounds brought by settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its history includes recognition by the United Kennel Club in 1905 and the American Kennel Club in 2011.
What this breed is
The American English Coonhound is a coonhound that originated in the United States and is commonly bred in the Southern United States. It is also known as the English Coonhound and the Redtick Coonhound.
Its ancestry includes foxhounds and other hunting hounds brought to America by settlers during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Background and recognition
The United Kennel Club first recognized this breed in 1905 under the name English Fox and Coonhound.
The American Kennel Club later listed it in the Foundation Stock Service and recognized it fully in 2011 as a member of the hound group.
What stands out
Its identity is closely tied to coonhound and hunting-hound ancestry. The breed’s recorded roots connect it to foxhounds brought to America by settlers.
For readers comparing dog breeds from the United States, this is a Southern-origin breed with several established names.
Points to keep in mind
The breed is known under more than one name, so listings may use American English Coonhound, English Coonhound, or Redtick Coonhound.
Its recognition history spans separate kennel organizations and dates, which can make older references use a different formal name.
Price
No purchase price, height, weight, or lifespan figure is provided for this breed here.
Who may want another breed
Look elsewhere if you specifically want a breed whose recorded origin is outside the United States. The broader dog breeds list can help you compare origins.
Verdict
Choose the American English Coonhound if you want a U.S.-origin coonhound with documented foxhound and other hunting-hound ancestry. Its history is well defined through Southern breeding traditions and kennel-club recognition.
Consider another breed when a different country of origin or a page with recorded size and lifespan figures matters more to your choice.
What stands out
- Originates in the United States, especially the South.
- Descends from foxhounds and other hunting hounds.
- Recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1905.
- Fully recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011.
Worth knowing
- The breed is also listed as English Coonhound or Redtick Coonhound.
- Older records may use the name English Fox and Coonhound.
Suits
- Readers seeking a U.S.-origin coonhound
- People interested in foxhound-linked breed history
Think twice if
- You need recorded height, weight, or lifespan figures before choosing.
- You specifically want a breed originating outside the United States.
In short
The American English Coonhound suits readers drawn to a Southern United States coonhound and its connection to foxhounds brought over by settlers. The breed carries several names, so checking each listing’s wording helps avoid confusion. Its formal history reaches from United Kennel Club recognition in 1905 to American Kennel Club recognition in 2011. If your decision depends on documented height, weight, or life expectancy, these facts do not provide those figures, so compare other entries before choosing.
Questions
Where did the American English Coonhound originate?
It originated in the United States and is typically bred in the Southern United States.
What other names does this breed use?
It is also called the English Coonhound and the Redtick Coonhound.
What breeds influenced its ancestry?
Its ancestry includes hunting hounds, especially foxhounds, brought to America by settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries.
When was it first recognized?
The United Kennel Club first recognized it in 1905 as the English Fox and Coonhound.
When did the American Kennel Club recognize it?
The American Kennel Club first listed it in the Foundation Stock Service, then fully recognized it in 2011 as a hound-group member.
What are its height, weight, and lifespan?
Those figures are not included in the available facts for this breed.
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