Is the American Foxhound or the Bluetick Coonhound better for families with children?

Both the American Foxhound and the Bluetick Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the American Foxhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?

The American Foxhound and Bluetick Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).

The Bluetick Coonhound is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Choose the American Foxhound if you simply prefer the breed — it's very closely matched with the Bluetick Coonhound on temperament, size and care.

Choose the Bluetick Coonhound if you want an easier dog to train.

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Is the American Foxhound or the Bluetick Coonhound better for families with children?: Both the American Foxhound and the Bluetick Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the American Foxhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?: The American Foxhound and Bluetick Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the American Foxhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?: The Bluetick Coonhound is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.