English Coonhound vs German Shepherd
Compare the English Coonhound to the German Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Coonhounds and German Shepherds.
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-27 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1815 AD
1899 AD
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Medium
Medium
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
English Coonhound
German Shepherd
