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American English: American English Coonhound
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The American English Coonhound is a breed of dog that can be compared to a well-conditioned athlete. Its head is broad with a very slightly domed skull. Its ears hang rather low, reaching nearly at the end of the nose when drawn out and an expression that can be best described as kind and houndy. The coat is a medium length, hard, protective hair with a deep chest, strong back and broad loin without any exaggerated parts. It moves effortlessly with its head carried up and alert, a true picture of great endurance, strength and vigor. Originally named as the English Fox and Coonhound, the American English Coonhound traces its origin to England as a descendant of the English Foxhound.
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The American English Coonhound is a big deep voiced breed that is used primarily for hunting. Their ancestry includes the Bloodhound for a good nose, as well as the New World Virginian Hound and the English Foxhound. This breed likes to bay a lot and will wake any nearby neighbors. They are friendly and active dogs, liking the scent of a trail. Over the years they have been bred to be better and better at hunting. The American English Coonhound descends from French and Irish breeds brought to America.
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An American English Coonhound is watchful, assured and affectionate to humans as well as other dogs. Shyness or timidity is not to be expected of this breed. Hunting is in its nature and shows it by being able to handle the physical pain associated with varied terrains. It is ... quite versatile and can be a highly competitive coonhound.
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