noun
- a hunting dog bred to track and tree raccoons and other small game
Examples
- The coonhound bayed loudly when it treed the raccoon.
- Black and tan coonhounds are known for their excellent tracking ability.
- The hunter trained his coonhound to follow scent trails through the woods.
- Coonhounds have a distinctive howl that can be heard from miles away.
- The redbone coonhound is a popular breed among hunters in the South.
- She entered her coonhound in the local hunting competition.