The Redbone Coonhound is a tenacious hunting dog used for hunting raccoon, deer, bear, boar, cougar, or any other large game. Described by the American Kennel Club as having 'an overall impression that a master sculptor carved them from blocks of the finest mahogany,' the Redbone blends an unrelenting hunter with a loving family dog. 3 Famous Redbone Coonhounds. The dog's eyes may be dark brown to hazel, but a darker color is preferred. The coat is short and smooth against the body, but coarse enough to provide protection to the skin while hunting through dense underbrush. Some Redbones may exhibit a ridge of fur behind the ears and down to the shoulders when alerted, but dissimilar to the ridge found on the Rhodesian Ridgeback. . Where the Red Fern Grows is a story about two Redbone Coonhounds ('Old Dan' and 'Little Ann') and their owner Billy Colman. The book was written by Wilson Rawls in 1961, then turned into a movie in 1974.
("Old Dan"|"Little Ann")
("Old Dan"|"Little Ann")