English Coonhound vs English Foxhound

Compare the English Coonhound to the English Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Coonhounds and English Foxhounds.

English Coonhound vs English Foxhound
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
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General Details
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Height
21-27 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1815 AD
1580 AD
Temperament
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Stubborn
Living Environment
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
Breed Colors
Tricolored with ticking
Tricolored with ticking
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
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