The Redbone Coonhound is a tenacious hunting dog used for hunting raccoon, deer, bear, boar, cougar, or any other large game. The breed originated in the Southern United States and is highlighted by their deep red coat. The Redbone Coonhound has a lean, muscular, well proportioned build. The body type is typical to the coonhounds subgroup, with long straight legs, a deep chest, and a head and tail that are held high and proud when hunting or showing. In the U.S., particularly in the south, they are kept as both the family dog and a hunting dog. In the U.S., particularly in the south, they are kept as both the family dog and a hunting dog. Coonhounds are in the same group as well known breeds such as the Beagle, Basset Hound, and Bloodhound: they are bred primarily to track game using sight and scent over long distances. They are one of the few 'cold-nose scent hounds,' or hounds that can accurately track and follow old scents.
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