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  Cleudus came from a very neglected situation.  He was in terrible shape, and the poor fellow even had a broken back!  But, you would never know it now!! 

Foster Update 6/2015:

Cleudus is a sweet, lovable guy~ His favorite place is Baldwin park where he can meet people, smell all the smells and be outside. He is much better about being left alone...don't know if it's because has settled down in a home environment or because he just turned 2~  He is also much more comfortable around men...in fact, the service guys were her the other day and Cleudus was wagging his tail and rubbing on their legs for attention. He is still working on leashe manners and is very strong~He has gotten out of his collar when we were outside and ran into the woods for an hour or so to play.  new owners need know that he loves, loves, loves, to run and explore and a safe area is best so his nose doesn't take him on an adventure.  He is Ok with other dogs, but especially when he gets tired, he seems to be cranky around them and snaps at them.  I would not suggest him for the dogparks or doggie daycare settings at this time. Right now, Cleudus would prefer to be the only dog in the home so he could have his people to himself.  he needs an active family with a fenced in yard as he is an escape artist and loved the outdoors.  He is such a lovable big guy' we have so enjoyed fostering him!

FOSTER UPDATE:

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the English Coonhound is also known as the Redtick Coonhound. It has been said that the history of the English Coonhound is the history of all coonhounds. With the exception of the Plott Hound, most coonhounds can be traced back to the English Foxhound. In 1905 the English Coonhound was first registered by UKC under the name of English fox & Coonhound. Back then they were used for fox hunting much more than they are today. The name reflected the similarity that the breed had to the American Foxhound and the English foxhound. While the Redbone and Black and Tan were given separate breed status, all other treeing coonhounds were called English after the turn of the century. These included both the Treeing Walker Coonhound and the Bluetick Coonhound. They were considered all the same breed. It was the variation in color which separated them. The heavily ticked dogs split off from the English and the Bluetick Coonhound was recognized as a separate breed in 1945. In 1946 the tricolored hounds separated into the breed called Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Though redticked dogs predominate, to this day there are still tri-colored and blueticked English hounds. English Coonhounds are energetic, intelligent and active. Their great senses make them excellent hunters. This breed is extremely fast, hot-trailing competitive type coonhounds. Very devoted to its family, it makes a good companion dog. It does well living indoors and plays a fine guardian to his family and home. They are usually best with older considerate children, but can also do well with younger ones. Some can be a bit dog-aggressive and reserved with strangers. Socialize this breed well while still young. Do not let this breed off the leash in an unsafe area, as they may take off after an interesting scent. They have a strong instinct to tree animals. High-strung but loving and eager to please their owners. They have an average life expectancy of 11-12 years.