Breed Description

The following information was taken from the UKC breed standard for the Redbone Coonhound:

Color

Solid red preferred, small amount of white on brisket or feet not objectionable.

Head

EARS: Set moderately low, fine in texture, not stiff, and reaching near the end of the nose when stretched out. Ears in proportion to head. Fault: Ears not firmly attached to head, seemingly just to skin.

EYES: Brown to hazel in color, dark eyes preferred. Set well apart and of pleading expression.

SKULL: Moderately broad, well proportioned with body.

MUZZLE: well balanced with other features of head, never dished or upturned.

TEETH: Scissors bite preferred, even bite acceptable.

Neck

Throat clean, medium in length, strong, slightly arched and held erect denoting proudness. Slight fold of skin below angle of jaw not objectionable.

Size

Slightly taller at shoulder than at hips. Never opposite. Males: 22 to 27 inches. Females: 21 to 25 inches.

Body

Deep broad chest. Back strong and slightly arched; length well proportioned to height. Thighs and shoulders up, clean and muscular. Well-sprung ribs, plenty of lung space.

Tail

Medium in length; very slight brush.

Legs

Legs straight, well boned, pasterns straight, well set, clean and muscular denoting combination of both strength and speed. Never cow hocked.

Feet

Cat-paw type, compact, well-padded, toes strong and well arched, stout, well set nails. Feet should set as directly under leg as possible.