Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Redbone Coonhound	Catahoula Leopard Dog	North Country Beagle
Origins	United States	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Extinct
Popularity Rank	139	393	318
Reviews	1	3	0
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Other Names	Redbone Hound, Reds	Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound	Northern Hound, Northern Beagle, Old Northern Beagle, Old Northern Hound, Old English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	No set
Price	$600-$800	$300-$500	Unavailable

General Appearance - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Size	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)	55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	60 pounds (27.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	21-27 inches (53-66 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)
Avg. Height	24 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)

Hair & Care - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Coat	Fine	Smooth	Dense
Colors	Red Golden	Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The North Country Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Redbone Coonhounds shed none to minimal.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders.	North Country Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Temperament	Affectionate Energetic Independent Companionable Familiar Unflappable	Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal	Athletic
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Redbone Coonhound's has great intelligence.	Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Redbone Coonhounds are easy to train.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train.	North Country Beagles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The North Country Beagle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Redbone Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Redbone Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	North Country Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Redbone Coonhounds are a social breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average.	North Country Beagles are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Redbone Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.	High: The North Country Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Redbone Coonhounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	North Country Beagles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Redbone Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	North Country Beagles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Redbone Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The North Country Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	North Country Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Redbone Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the North Country Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	North Country Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	North Country Beagles adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Redbone Coonhounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	North Country Beagles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are stranger friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	North Country Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Redbone Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No North Country Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	North Country Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Redbone Coonhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets.	North Country Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Redbone Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No North Country Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really North Country Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Health Issues	Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The North Country Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Obesity	Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-13 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	North Country Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Redbone Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises.	North Country Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Redbone Coonhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	North Country Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The North Country Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The North Country Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Redbone Coonhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs North Country Beagle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	2-7 puppies
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