coonhound

noun

coon·hound | \ ˈkün-ˌhau̇nd

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Definition of coonhound

: a sporting dog trained to hunt raccoons especially : black-and-tan coonhound

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Since starting her rescue in Oakville, a town near Toronto, Doherty and her dedicated group of volunteers and foster parents have helped find homes for over 1,500 beagles, along with numerous Labs and coonhounds. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Palace Life and Car Rides with the Queen — Meghan Markle's Rescue Dog Is Living His Own Fairy Tale," 24 May 2018 An animal control officer picked up the brown merle English coonhound mix. — Washington Post, "Prince George’s County Animal Watch," 27 June 2017 An officer found a stray bluetick coonhound with no identification. — Washington Post, "Alexandria and Arlington Animal Watch," 6 June 2017 Martin, an American coonhound mix, serves as the show’s narrator — talking in a series of voice-overs and on-camera confessionals. — David Martindale, star-telegram.com, "Allison Tolman happily tags along with TV’s new four-legged star in ‘Downward Dog’," 16 May 2017 Dan, 3-1/2, is a 60-pound neutered male redbone coonhound mix who loves people. — idahostatesman, "Ada County Pet of the Week: Dan," 15 May 2017

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