Coonhound
As Coonhound is referred to several breeds developed in the United States, which are mainly used for coon hunting (of English. Raccoon or Coon short for raccoon ). The dogs have the task of tracing raccoons, they trace out loud to chase up a tree and barking there. In some areas there are very popular contests, where the dogs have to hunt as many raccoons on the trees within a certain time.
The Coonhounds include, among others:
- Black and Tan Coonhound
- Bluetick Coonhound
- English Coonhound ( syn. Bluetick Coonhound )
- Redbone Coonhound
- Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Kynologie
- Hound