AMERICAN ENGLISH COONHOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	American Kennel Club (AKC) - Accepted for recording under the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Program United Kennel Club (UKC) - Scenthound Breeds - Known as the English Coonhound
Note: The American English Coonhound is not recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
Height:	Males : 24 to 26 inches at the withers. Females : 23 to 25 inches at the withers
Weight:	Weight should be proportionate to height.
Originally named the English Fox and Coonhound, the American English Coonhound was bred to adapt to rougher terrain than their ancestors, the English Foxhound. It should be noted that the Treeing Walker and the Bluetick were also called English Coonhounds; however, in 1945, they were declared as separate breeds. The American English Coonhound is known for speed and endurance and, as such, his appearance is one of power, balance and grace. His gait is effortless and gives an impression of great endurance. In temperament, the breed is alert, confident and friendly to people as well as other dogs. Any signs of shyness or timidity are uncharacteristic of the breed. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a American English Coonhound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. This should include, among others, hip x-rays to exclude hip dysplasia and eyes should be checked to see that they are normal and PRA clear. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard (Revision as of 1 January 2009) UKC Breed Standard for the English Coonhound TOP Grooming: Grooming — See the Grooming section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs for details. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your American English Coonhound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — Information on various dog sports and activities as well as non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For breed specific clubs, please see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Information on the working dog, including Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, SAR Dogs, and much more. Plus lists of organizations from across Canada.