The American Coonhound is like a tall, floppy-eared dog that has a nose for everything, especially stuff it shouldn't be sniffing at. Imagine a long-legged creature that could probably outsniff a bloodhound but has a strange obsession with raccoons and random smells. With a coat that looks like someone threw a paint bucket at it, it often finds itself getting dirty in the great outdoors. It’s the canine version of that friend who always runs late but shows up with a great story about what they found in the trash. And boy, can it bark! Think of it as a melodious siren that announces its presence to the entire neighborhood—at all hours. If you need a dog that won't let a squirrel escape its sight, this is your fuzzy, dopey buddy!