How long does a Redbone Coonhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Redbone Coonhound is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Redbone Coonhound?

The listed height for a Redbone Coonhound is 22–27 in (male), 21–26 in (female).

Is a Redbone Coonhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Redbone Coonhound is 5 out of 5.

When is a Redbone Coonhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Redbone Coonhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 45–70 lb, height is 22–27 in (male), 21–26 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Eager to please, Even-tempered, Amiable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Redbone Coonhound dog — Photo: Dmdir84 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight45–70 lb

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

22–27 in (male), 21–26 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 57.5 lb is about 1.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 146 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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