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15 Historical Facts About Coonhounds You Might Not Know

#7 There are several varieties of coonhounds: red, speckled blue, black and tan, red speckled and Walker’s coonhound.

#8 Coonhounds are specialized dogs designed for hunting in the specific conditions of North America for the game characteristic of this region: raccoon, possum, cougar, lynx, bear.

#9 The very name of the breed – coonhound – is derived from the abbreviated word “racoon”.

Alice White

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Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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