The main purpose of the newly-created breed was to facilitate the hunting of red fox and raccoons (and occasionally deer, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and wild boars) in rough, mountainous terrains.
American Coonhound can reach 23 to 27 inches in height and 40 to 70 pounds of weight.
American Coonhound has a thick coat that can be: red-and-white-ticked, blue-and white-ticked, or tri-colored with a ticking pattern.