Just as the movie " Where the Red Fern Grows " depics coonhounds are very loyal hounds, and make for some of the very best companions.   Most people say that Coonhounds just can not fit in with someone's normal everyday life but we disagree. Our hounds do everything with us just as any other breed of dog would. Coonhounds are an energetic breed as young dogs but seem to settle down with age. Coonhounds seem to have such great personalities and often are the life of our homes. When we take them out we get many comments about people wondering how we can stand them around the house. Truth is Redbones adapt to inside life well and love attention from people. As young dogs they can get into alot of trouble but with age these dogs become more then just a dog they become Mans Bestfriend,  Coonhounds are GREAT with children and do well with other pets IF properly socialized and trained as young dogs. They do intend to get into trouble if not given the proper time to play and exercise time. Crate training is recommended for times your not around. Coonhounds are loud and do not do great in city life, however with proper training they have know problems