A Coonhound is a type of scent hound and a member of the hound group. Coonhounds are an American style of hunting dog developed for the unique and working conditions found in the United States. Coondogs are highly valued, and the locus of competition, although there's no recognized breed dedicated to the task. History In the colonial period, foxhounds were imported for the popular sport of foxhunting. Various breeds of foxhounds and other hunting hounds were imported from England, Ireland, and… (More on Coonhound)