Breed comparison

Black and Tan Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

4Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
2Watchdog / protective3
4Barking4
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
3Drooling3

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Black and Tan Coonhound if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Redbone Coonhound if you want a more protective watchdog.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.

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