Redbone Coonhound Dog Names

Introduction

The Redbone Coonhound, according to the American Kennel Club, is "amiable, eager to please, and easy-going." However, for those who enjoy hunting with hounds, the Redbone Coonhound is a valuable partner on the hunting trail. He is highly adaptable to even the most difficult terrain, whether it be steep hills or the muddiest of scent trails. He possesses an amazing scenting talent, and, while requiring a great deal of exercise to remain happy, the Redbone Coonhound is actually one of the most easy-going of the scent hounds. Forever ingrained in the general public's memory as Old Dan and Little Ann of Where the Red Fern Grows, the Redbone Coonhound is both a great hunter and a great companion.

Redbone Coonhound Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Redbone Coonhound Name

Huckleberry

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created many hit cartoon series during their lives, and one of the most popular cartoon characters the duo dreamed up is Huckleberry Hound. The character is not breed specific; the viewer only knows that Huckleberry is a hound dog. His blue coat did not give away his breed. He possessed a slow, Southern drawl which makes him very likable. He is relaxed and laid-back, another lovable trait. Only six television shows have won an Emmy award in the category "Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Children's Programming." Huckleberry Hound is one of them. The cartoon began its rotation in 1958, when Huckleberry Hound appeared in the cartoon titled "Huckleberry Hound Meets Wee Willie."

Huckleberry's slow, Southern accent was meant to give the impression that the pup was a "rube," or someone easily fooled. Certainly, Huckleberry finds himself in a wide variety of roles. He tries to play the part of a policeman to no avail. He also attempts a run as a dogcatcher. Although Huckleberry is unsuccessful in many of his endeavors, by the end of the cartoon short, the hound has usually managed to find himself on the winning end of the deal. Many times, Huckleberry's persistent patience assisted him in being successful in his work.

Huckleberry Hound is also known for his off-key rendition of "Oh My Darling, Clementine." Huckleberry Hound is known for being a "jack of many trades." The pup has been portrayed as a Roman gladiator, a sheriff, and a rocket scientist. Huckleberry Hound's name can be directly attributed to Mark Twain's infamous character, Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Hound would also make appearances alongside Yogi Bear and Boo Boo in Yogi's Gang. Huckleberry Hound remained a popular character for many years both on his own program and on other Hanna-Barbera cartoons.

Redbone Coonhound Dog Name Considerations

The Redbone Coonhound is first and foremost recognizable for his beautiful, russet-colored coat. Sometimes it is described as mahogany or dark fawn. Because of his coat color, names such as Rose, Rosie, Red, or Rusty are often appropriate for a Redbone Coonhound.

As previously stated, the Redbone Coonhound was the type of dog featured in Wilson Rawls' classic Where the Red Fern Grows. In the book (and the film), Billy Colman works for two years to save $50 in order to purchase two Redbone Coonhounds. He names these two pups Old Dan and Little Ann. If a person enjoys the book, then naming one's Redbone Coonhounds after the two pups in the novel will be the perfect choice.

Of course, the primary function of the Redbone Coonhound is to scent out prey and help to flush it out in the open for hunters. Although coonhunting is not a very popular sport anymore, this is the reason Billy Colman purchased his dogs. In this instance, the Redbone Coonhound will often find the coon perched in a tree, and the dog will bellow until his human partner joins him at the foot of said tree. This means that names dealing with hunting such as Scout or Ranger are fitting for the breed. In addition, Redbone Coonhound owners might also give their pup a traditional Southern name such as Susie, Otis, or Dixie.

Regardless of what you decide to name your Redbone Coonhound, keep in mind his propensity for loyalty and friendliness. Names like Buddy encompass the personality of the relationship you are likely to have with your new Redbone Coonhound.

Male Redbone Coonhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Rusty Can refer to the beautiful deep red coat of the Redbone Coonhound
2	Old Red Refers to Blake Shelton's song about the Redbone Coonhound that guarded Angola prison
2	Sawyer Can refer to Tom Sawyer, who enjoyed the great outdoors
1	Dan Refers to Old Dan, the Redbone Coonhound in Where the Red Fern Grows
1	Wesson As in Smith and Wesson, the gun manufacturer
1	Blaze This name may refer to a marking on the face of the dog; it could also refer to his quickness while hunting
1	Rebel Might refer to the obstinate nature of some hounds
0	Roman A strong name, invokes the image of a Roman soldier
0	Remi A nod to the Remington gun manufacturer; many Redbones are used for hunting
0	Boss Might refer to a puppy who seems to be the leader of the pack
0	Badger Can refer to a dog who does not give up on the scent trail
0	Trooper A soldier; might refer to a dog who refuses to five up on its prey
0	Bruno Literally, a German word meaning "brown;" some reds may be reddish-brown
0	Marlin Refers to a gun manufacturing company
0	Milton A traditional Southern dog name; it is short and makes training to hunt easier
0	Chester A nod to the Winchester gun manufacturing company
0	Ruger A gun manufacturer; great for a hunting dog
0	Benelli Gun manufacturer; this name is fitting of Redbones used for hunting purposes
0	Huckleberry A nod to Huckleberry Hound, the classic cartoon character
0	Weatherby A rifle manufacturing company
0	Colt Refers to the Colt gun manufacturing company
-1	Traveller Refers to the magnificent scenting ability of the Redbone Coonhound
-1	Tank A solid, steady, reliable dog may be referred to as Tank
-2	Mojo A great, two-syllable name for a hunting hound
-2	Bozo A short name that dogs easily recognize; this is perfect for a Redbone when training them to hunt
-2	Henry Refers to the Old Henry knife manufacturer; many outdoorsmen utilize this
-2	Mac This is a Scottish name that usually means "son"
-2	Beretta A gun manufacturer; this name is fitting of a worthy scent hound
-2	Rojo This name is Spanish for "red" and describes the beautiful coat of the Redbone
-2	Banjo A short, two-syllable name making training a Redbone Coonhound easier

Female Redbone Coonhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Ann Refers to Little Ann, the Redbone from Where the Red Fern Grows
2	Tilly Meaning "powerful battler;" this name is descriptive of the infallible nature of a scent hound
2	Bluebell Literally, this name means "blue flower;" it is also a great short name for training purposes
2	Daisy The character Daisy Duke is still quite popular among many Southerners
2	Dandy A special pup might be a "dandy" one
1	Penny May illustrate the copper color of a Redbone's coat
1	Dixie A traditional Southern dog name that is short, making training for hunting easier
1	Harley Can refer to the Harley motorcycle; also a great name for training purposes
0	Sandi Can refer to a lighter red coat color
0	Minnie A name that depicts intelligence; many Redbones are very smart
0	Ada A great, one-syllable name that makes training a Redbone to hunt easier
0	Homerette A unique Southern dog name that will fit an extraordinary dog
0	Bess A short, one-syllable name that means "devoted to God"
0	Birdie Some Redbones can be trained to flush out birds rather than raccoons
0	Ellie Mae Refers to the character from The Beverly Hillbillies; the Clampetts owned a hound
0	Rosie A name that refers to the beautiful mahogany coat of the Redbone
0	Babe Might refer to the attractiveness of the dog
-1	Bonnie A Scottish name meaning "beauty;" this name is great for training a female scent hound
-1	Mimi A variation of Mary meaning "rebellious"
-1	Pearl Something valuable; this could speak to the value of the dog
-1	Maisie A Scottish name meaning "pearl;" speaks to the value of a dog
-1	Jenny A Scottish name meaning "fair lady"
-1	Nell A variation of Helen; this name means "bright, shining one"
-1	Jessie Bell A great, traditional Southern name that will make training to hunt much easier
-1	Mabel This name means "lovable;" it is also a short name making training easier
-1	Mae This variation of the name Mary means "pearl"
-2	Toffee Can refer to a favorite snack or a Redbone's coat color
-2	Lolo Lolo is a variation of the name Delores, sometimes meaning "lady of sorrows"
-2	Libby A variation of Elizabeth, which means "devoted to God"
-2	Hattie A variation of Harriet; this name means "dominion ruler"