Is the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound better for families with children?

Both the Bloodhound and the Redbone Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound?

The Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound bigger?

Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound?

Redbone Coonhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bloodhound is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound?

For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Redbone Coonhound: Which Is Calmer?

Bloodhound vs Redbone Coonhound: full comparison

Trait	Bloodhound	Redbone Coonhound
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Medium	Very High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	Very High	Very High
Good with children	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	High	Very High
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	11 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Redbone Coonhound has noticeably higher energy than the Bloodhound.

Size and living space

The Bloodhound is a large dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. By comparison, the Redbone Coonhound is a large dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Bloodhound needs a solid walk or two a day plus some active play. The Redbone Coonhound is a true athlete that needs intense daily exercise and a job to do, or it will get restless. If you have a busy schedule, the lower-energy of the two will be easier to keep satisfied; if you are active and want a dog to keep up, the higher-energy breed is the better match.

Grooming and shedding

The Bloodhound asks for a light brush once or twice a week and sheds moderately, with heavier blowouts as the seasons turn. The Redbone Coonhound asks for a light brush once or twice a week and sheds moderately, with heavier blowouts as the seasons turn. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Bloodhound picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, barks fairly often, especially to alert you and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. The Redbone Coonhound picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, is highly vocal, which matters in an apartment or a terraced house and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. On guarding instinct, Bloodhound shows limited protectiveness and is friendly to callers, whereas Redbone Coonhound shows limited protectiveness and is friendly to callers.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Bloodhound has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Bloodhound if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion or you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Redbone Coonhound if you want a more energetic partner for sport and adventure or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound better for families with children?: Both the Bloodhound and the Redbone Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound?: The Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Redbone Coonhound?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound bigger?: Bloodhound and Redbone Coonhound are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound?: Redbone Coonhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bloodhound is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Redbone Coonhound?: For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Redbone Coonhound