The et said any shelter would put him down in his condition. we nursed him back to health and had the get check him. We took him in,nand I frared he would not last the night. he eas starving and freesing cold in icy rain. He appeared on the fromt porch of my moumtain cabiin NC on Xmas morning 2000, he had been shot bu hintes three tomes through the bacl of both legs and left to die, or lost in he forrest. nHe has a big tumor pn his sidr but the vet said as long as it isnt bother the dog, at his age it would be best to just leave it alone, so we chose not to put him through major surgery to have it taken off. aHe tires more easily amd sleeps, snored and groans more than when he eas younger. He is as peppy as ever and stll runs very fast, and frequently trees possum in our gack yard and barks his head off. Out Ted Tick Coonhound is approximately 13 1/2 yrs old and seems to be healthy and going strong. With the right amount of training and socialization, the Redtick Coonhound can be a well-behaved, sociable and lifelong pal. If you need a watchdog, they will do a solid job. However, they also have a nose for danger. Redtick Coonhounds are very patient and playful with children, and they can be quite friendly with new people. Redtick Coonhounds manage to be relatively gentle and relaxed around the home, providing an interesting contrast to their hunting dog pedigree. What Is a Redtick Coonhound Like to Live With? Overall, the Redtick Coonhound looks alert, swift and rugged. They have muscular necks and bodies with long, tapered tails that are carried high. Their broad, slightly rounded heads have square muzzles and thin, low-hanging ears. Redtick Coonhounds (of which the official AKC breed name is the American English Coonhound) have lean, muscular, medium-sized frames covered in short, hard coats that are usually red and white ticked, although the general English Coonhound breed can also be found in blue and white ticked, tri-colored with ticking, red and white, and black and white. Proud parent of a Redtick Coonhound who’s looking to learn more or thinking about getting a Redtick Coonhound dog? Learn the facts about this dog breed here: Quick Facts About the Redtick Coonhound: A Redtick Coonhound dog.