American English Coonhound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Bull Terrier tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Active
Strung
Energetic
Loyal

Active
Protective
Trainable
Keen
Sweet
Tempered

American English Coonhounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Bull Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

England

English Foxhound, Bloodhound, Virginia Coonhound

Bulldog, Old English Terrier

American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1700's

1800s

Hound (AKC:2011)
Scenthound Breeds (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White
Brindle

Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle
Red

American English Coonhounds have medium-length coats.

Bull Terriers have short coats.

American English Coonhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Bull Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the American English Coonhound breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Bull Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems
Mitral Valve Disease
Lethal Acrodermatitis

Ear Infections

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Eye Disease
Laryngeal Paralysis

X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Blood Test
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Skin Scraping

American English Coonhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bull Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

American English Coonhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bull Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

American English Coonhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bull Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

While American English Coonhound dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Bull Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walking, Playing, Chewing, Play keep away, Hunting, Sniffing, Running, Walk, Run, Boat ride, Play, Eating Snacks, Dog Parks, Walks, Dog park visits

Walking, Tug of war, Fetching, Playing around, Chewing, Running, Jumping, Walk, Sniffing, Fetch, Catch treats, Play, Chase, Eating Snacks, Hiking, Sleep, Camping, Tug-of-war, Beach, Cuddling

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American English Coonhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bull Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American English Coonhounds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bull Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American English Coonhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Bull Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an American English Coonhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bull Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American English Coonhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bull Terrier is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

American English Coonhound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Bull Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

American English Coonhounds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Bull Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

American English Coonhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bull Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

American English Coonhounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bull Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

American English Coonhounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bull Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

The American English Coonhound is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bull Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.