They are a medium to large dog, weighing 60-95 lbs. as adults. Mainly bred for hunting, they make wonderful family pets. If you're wondering how these dogs behave around children, check out Coonhounds and Kids . They are gentle, loving and extremely tolerant. They do like to follow their nose, so they need to be in a fenced area or walked on a leash at all times.
Coonhounds have a wonderful singing voice.
My redbones each had distictive voices and a varied range of tones which was used to communicate their needs. Overall, owning a coonhound can be an extremely rewarding experience.