👉 In animal science, "coonhounds" refers to dogs that have a unique coat of fur with a distinctive pattern known as the "coonhound coat," which is also called the "coonhound tail." These dogs are typically larger and more muscular than other breeds, and they are often used for hunting or herding. The term was derived from the fact that the dogs' coats resemble those of the coons, a small mammal native to Africa.
