Appearance of the Redbone Coonoodle
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The Redbone Coonoodle will inherit traits from both its parent breeds; as with all mixed breeds, you can anticipate that it may inherit more physical characteristics from either parent breed, or a relatively equal combination of traits from each breed. Depending on the size of its parent breeds, the Redbone Coonoodle will probably be medium to large in size, with a solid build. As both parent breeds have long necks, the Redbone Coonoodle can also be expected to have a long neck. While the Redbone Coonhound has short hair, the Poodle has medium-length stiff hair, the Redbone Coonoodle's coat can range from short to medium. It will have a long muzzle and dark eyes that show intelligence. |
Temperament of the Redbone Coonoodle
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The Redbone Coonhound will inherit its behavioral traits from its parent breeds, the Redbone Coonhound and the Poodle. Both parent breeds are intelligent, so it's very likely that the hybrid will be too. It can be deduced from the traits of the parent breeds that the Redbone Coonhound will be eager to please its humans and this, along with its intelligence, will help it in its training, although it's important to note that the Redbone Coonhound can be independent and stubborn, sometimes struggling with obedience. The hybrid will generally be playful and affectionate with its humans. Both parent breeds do well with other pets, but the Redbone Coonhound may think small animals like cats are prey and chase them, so it's best for the dog to be raised with the cat. |
Needs and activities of the Redbone Coonoodle
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You can expect your Redbone Coonhound to be an active dog, while the Poodle has average activity and energy levels, the Redbone Coonhound has plenty of energy. Your Redbone Coonhound will need daily exercise and, depending on the traits it inherits, may be ready for all kinds of active pursuits, including swimming, hiking and hunting. Redbone Coonhounds enjoy taking part in agility and obedience trials and tracking, and often work in search and rescue, offering these opportunities to the hybrid. Due to traits that could be inherited from the Redbone Coonhound, your dog should be kept on a leash or in a fenced area as he may run after something he smells. Although the hybrid does well in an apartment or house with a yard, as long as it gets daily exercise, the hybrid may inherit the howling that is common in the Redbone Coonhound, which can disturb neighbors. |
Maintenance of the Redbone Coonoodle
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The care of your Redbone Coonoodle will depend on the coat it inherits. The Redbone Coonhound is a moderately shedding breed that will require weekly brushing, while the Poodle will shed little but will need daily brushing and grooming every three to six weeks. If your Redbone Coonoodle inherits the coat of the Redbone Coonhound, regular bathing will be important as it can develop a musty odor. Your Redbone Coonoodle's ears should be cleaned and dried regularly to avoid infection. Your dog's nails are likely to grow rapidly and may need trimming if necessary. Regular brushing of the teeth is also important, two or three times a week, to prevent tartar build-up. |