English Coonhound vs Foxhound
Compare the English Coonhound to the Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Coonhounds and Foxhounds.
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-27 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1815 AD
1650 AD
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Coonhound
Foxhound
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium to High
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
English Coonhound
Foxhound
English Coonhound
Foxhound
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
English Coonhound
Foxhound
