OFFICIAL U.K.C. REDBONE COONHOUND STANDARD

This standard was drafted for two real purposes.
FIRST — To act as a guide for the judges at bench shows.
SECOND — To furnish suggestions of the breeders in their aims toward improving the breed to higher ideals in their breeding.

COLOR
Sold red preferred, small amount of white on brisket or feet not objectionable.

HEAD
EARS — Set moderately low, fine in texture, not stiff, and reaching near the end of the nose when stretched out. Ears in proportion to head. Fault; Ears not firmly attached to head, seemingly just to skin.
EYES — Brown or hazel in color, dark eyes preferred. Set well apart and of pleading expression.
SKULL — Moderately broad, well proportioned with body.
MUZZLE — Well balanced with other features of head, never dished or upturned.
TEETH — Scissors Bite preferred, Even Bite acceptable.
 

NECK
Throat clean, medium in length, strong, slightly arched and held erect denoting proudness. Slight fold of skin below angle of jaw not objectionable.
 

SIZE
Slightly taller at shoulder than at hips. Never opposite. Males 22 to 27 inches. Females 21 to 25 inches.
 

BODY
Deep broad chest, back strong and slightly arched, length well propor¬tioned to height, thighs and shoulders up, clean and muscular. Well sprung ribs, plenty of lung space.
 

LEGS
Legs straight, well boned, pasterns straight, well set, clean and muscular denoting combination of both strength and speed. Never cow hocked.
 

FEET
Cat paw type, compact, well padded, toes strong and well arched, stout well set nails Feet should set as directly under leg as possible.
 

TAIL
Medium in length, very slight brush.