English Coonhound vs Pointer
Compare the English Coonhound to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Coonhounds and Pointers.
English Coonhound
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-27 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
English Coonhound
Pointer
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1815 AD
1650 AD
English Coonhound
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Coonhound
Pointer
English Coonhound
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Coonhound
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
English Coonhound
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
English Coonhound
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Coonhound
Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Coonhound
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Coonhound
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
English Coonhound
Pointer
English Coonhound
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
English Coonhound
Pointer
