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Treeing Walker Coonhound Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Treeing Walker Coonhound so you can get to know the breed more.

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OriginUnited States flagUnited States
Other Names
What other names does the Treeing Walker Coonhound have?
Walker
Breed Type
What type of dog breed is it?
Purebred

Treeing Walker Coonhound Size and Weight

Size
Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound small, medium or large dog?

How big do Treeing Walker Coonhound get?

What is the average size of a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Large
Weight
How much does the Treeing Walker Coonhound weigh? How much should a Treeing Walker Coonhound weight? What is the normal weight of a Treeing Walker Coonhound? How much does a full-grown Treeing Walker Coonhound weight?
Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)
Height
How tall is the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Treeing Walker Coonhound height:
Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Treeing Walker Coonhound Price and Availability

Price
How much does the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy cost? What is the price range of this puppy? What is the average price of a Treeing Walker Coonhound in the United States? How much money is a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Where to buy a Treeing Walker Coonhound with a good pedigree?

$400-$600
If you choose to purchase the Treeing Walker Coonhound, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Treeing Walker Coonhound for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Treeing Walker Coonhound gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Treeing Walker Coonhound? How many Treeing Walker Coonhound are there in the world?
Frequent: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is easier than average to get. Maybe there is some risk of overbreeding, as it is a popular breed.

Due to its popularity, inbreeding may occur. A new study shows that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful and seek the help of an experienced person or a professional, in making your decision.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligent Rank
How smart is the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Is the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed dumb or smart?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. Keep in mind that if you want to teach them any tricks, they understand and memorize new commands in 40-80 repetitions. Treeing Walker Coonhound obey the first command 30% of the time or better. So if you want to have a smart dog, you might have to reconsider your choice with this breed.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound ranks below average in the intelligence ranking of dogs.

Trainability
Are Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs easy to train? Do they go well on dog training? How hard is it to train a Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Ability
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound good as a watchdog? Are they alert at night?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have aggressive behavior to protect their home/house/territory? Do they have guarding instincts?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. It's better to leave them out of the duty of protecting your valuables and property.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Personality and Temperament

Temperament
What kind of personality does the Treeing Walker Coonhound have? What characteristics or traits does the breed have?
LovingConfidentAffectionateTrainableClever
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Treeing Walker Coonhound sensitivity:
Sensitive: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound a good family dog?
Average to High: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. They like being involved in the family's life. This breed isn't considered an aloof dog.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Walker need? Treeing Walker Coonhound social needs:
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. This breed likes being around people or other animals, but they don't mind being left alone for a few hours either.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Treeing Walker Coonhound to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Treeing Walker Coonhound roam?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command. This breed is also able to cause damage to your fence.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Treeing Walker Coonhound have high prey drive?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. Cats or any other small animals might be in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Activity and Playfulness

Playfulness
How playful is this breed?
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Barking
Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs bark a lot? Are they barkers/noisy? Why does my Walker bark?
Average to High: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a vocal breed. Not the best choice if you prefer a quiet breed. They often bark loudly and howl sometimes. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Apartment Friendly
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound good as an apartment dog? Can they live in a flat? Can you have a Treeing Walker Coonhound in an apartment?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed. If you don't have a garden, think carefully about your decision, keeping Treeing Walker Coonhound indoors can cause a lot of problems.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Adaptability and Independence

Adaptability
Are they adaptable and easy-going?
Average: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
How long can a Treeing Walker Coonhound be left alone? How long can you leave a Treeing Walker Coonhound alone?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. With proper socialization and quality time with the dog can solve this problem.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Bite Characteristics

Bite Force PSI
Does the Treeing Walker Coonhound has a hard bite? What is the bite force of a Treeing Walker Coonhound? How much bite force does a Treeing Walker Coonhound have? How strong is a Treeing Walker Coonhound bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Treeing Walker Coonhound bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Treeing Walker Coonhound measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Treeing Walker Coonhound is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Treeing Walker Coonhound bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Treeing Walker Coonhound bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Treeing Walker Coonhound bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Treeing Walker Coonhound can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Biting Potential
Do Treeing Walker Coonhound bite humans? How likely are you to get bitten from the Walker? What are the odds of getting bitten by a Treeing Walker Coonhound? Why do dog bites happen?

Low 🔽

The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthiness
How much mouthing/nipping/play biting does the Treeing Walker Coonhound do?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Health and Lifespan

Health Issues
Is it a healthy or unhealthy breed? Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have health problems or genetic diseases?
Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. Regular vet check-ups are essential with this breed.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed? Most common health risks of Treeing Walker Coonhound:
BloatEar Infections Hip Dysplasia PolyradiculoneuritisSkin DiseasesWork-related Injuries
Veterinarian Visits
How often does the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed need to go to the vet? How often should you take your dog to the vet? How often should the Treeing Walker Coonhound see the vet?
Frequent
The Treeing Walker Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Life Expectancy
How long do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs live? How old can a Treeing Walker Coonhound be? What is the age limit of the Treeing Walker Coonhound? How many years can the oldest Treeing Walker Coonhound live?

What is the average life expectancy / lifespan of a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

How long is the lifespan of a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

11-13 years
The average lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhound: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which weather condition is preferred by this dog? Can they tolerate hot or cold weather and climate?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. Dogs with a double coat of fur have a layer of fur that insulates their skin and helps protect them from the cold and the heat.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Energy and Activity

Energy Level
How much energy does the Treeing Walker Coonhound have? What is the activity level of the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. If you want a dog for snuggling on the couch, this breed isn't the perfect choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Treeing Walker Coonhound need? How much exercise do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs require per day?

Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises?

Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed need?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Diet and Weight Management

Average daily food consumption
How much food does a Treeing Walker Coonhound need? What dog products should I buy? How much food does a Treeing Walker Coonhound breed eat per day? What is good dog food for Treeing Walker Coonhound? How much food should I feed my Treeing Walker Coonhound?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
How easy to gain weight for this dog? Treeing Walker Coonhound risk for obesity:
Average: The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. Daily walks should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Treeing Walker Coonhound weight regularly.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Allergies and Grooming

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat does the Treeing Walker Coonhound have? What does this canine coat/fur look like?
DenseShinySmoothGlossy
Colors
What color is the breed's coat? What color are proper Treeing Walker Coonhound coats?
Black White Tricolor
Grooming
How to groom the Treeing Walker Coonhound and how often? How often should I take my Treeing Walker Coonhound to the groomer?
Effortless: The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires minimal grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned sometimes to avoid infections. Treeing Walker Coonhound is one of the best choices if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Highly recommended for beginners.
Shedding Level
How much do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Walker? Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs shed a lot?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
How often does the Treeing Walker Coonhound need a bath? How often should you give a Treeing Walker Coonhound a bath? Can I bathe my Treeing Walker Coonhound every day?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. According to a study, 56% of pet parents don’t bathe their dogs as frequently as they should, and 60% use the sniff test when deciding when it’s bath time.

Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

Hypoallergenic
Is the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed hypoallergenic?
No
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Stinkiness
How stinky is this dog? Why does it smell bad and how to get rid of the smell?

Medium

The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Drooling Tendency
Does the Treeing Walker Coonhound drool?
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. If you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, the Treeing Walker Coonhound could be a good choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool less than others, just like the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Good With

Pet Friendly
Are they pet-friendly dogs? How well do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs get along with other pets? Are Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs good with pets? What is this canine temperament with other pets?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Treeing Walker Coonhound temperament with other people:
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Are Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs kid-friendly? Are they good with young children? Treeing Walker Coonhound temperament with children:
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. This breed is a good choice if you have children.
Cat Friendly
How well do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed live with a cat?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs get along with other dogs?
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Treeing Walker Coonhound breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs good office canines? Do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Walker temperament with senior people? Are Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs good for elderly owners?
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Treeing Walker Coonhound As a Working Dog

Service Dog
Are they good as service dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a guide dog? Are they used as seeing-eye dogs?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best breed for service purposes.

Therapy Dog
Are they good as therapy dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a therapy dog? Are they good anxiety dogs? Can a Treeing Walker Coonhound be an emotional support animal?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best breed for therapeutic purposes.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Are they good as detection dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Treeing Walker Coonhound breed is a good choice for detection purposes.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Are they good as SAR dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound breed is a good choice for SAR purposes.

Boat and Sailor Dog
Are they good as boat dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a boat dog?

Not really

Treeing Walker Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Are they good as cart pulling dogs? Can Treeing Walker Coonhound be a drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Fighting Dog / Military Dog
Where Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs used as fighting / military dogs in history?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Reproducibility

Gestation Length
How long is a Treeing Walker Coonhound pregnant?How long does it take to have puppies? How to tell if the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed is pregnant?

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Treeing Walker Coonhound: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.
Litter Size
How many puppies can the Treeing Walker Coonhound have in a litter? How many puppies can the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed have for the first time? How many puppies does a Treeing Walker Coonhound have? How many puppies can a Treeing Walker Coonhound give birth to?
4-6 puppies

Treeing Walker Coonhound Recognition

AKC Group
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound recognized by the American Kennel Club?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Is Treeing Walker Coonhound recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)?
Not recognized by FCI.

Treeing Walker Coonhound Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Trainability: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are easy to train.
  • Grooming: Effortless: The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires minimal grooming.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
  • Child Friendly: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog: After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
  • Search and Rescue Dog (SAR): This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Cons
  • Intelligent Rank: Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
  • Health Issues: Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
  • Hypoallergenic: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Apartment Friendly: Not an apartment-friendly dog the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed.
  • Impulse to Wander or Roam: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
  • Cat Friendly: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
  • Office Friendly: Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.

Treeing Walker Coonhound History

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, or in its other name, TWC or Walker is a medium-sized scent-hound breed, which finds its origins in the United States of America, from the 1700s. The breed is one of the six indigenous coonhound breeds from the region.

Originally the breed was developed in order to hunt for raccoons, however, they are used today to track down and tree a huge variety of wild animals. The Treeing Walker Coonhound ancestries are quite clear. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is thought to be developed from the Walker Foxhound, which evolved from the Virginia Foxhounds that descended from the earliest specimens of the English Foxhounds, that were brought to America from England in the mid-1700s. Consequently, the breed can trace its DNA back to the American and to the English Foxhounds. The other breeder responsible for the breed’s early creation was George Washington Maupin. Mr. Maupin imported and included the English Foxhounds into the breed during the Colonial era. Later, the Treeing Walker Coonhound’s early history, an unknown dog breed, named Tennessee Lead was crossed with a Walker Foxhound, by a Coonhound breeder named Thomas Walker, from Virginia, in the mid-1800s. The so-called Walker Hound legend is that Tennessee Lead was stolen from a deer chase in Tennessee.

The name Walker refers to the surname of the Kentuckian breeders, John W. Walker, who is credited with the creation of the breed. On the other hand, treeing points to a special hunting technique, which uses dogs to force the game to climb up into a tree, and keeping the prey there until the hunter arrives to the scene and shots the game. There is even an idiom, which comes from this type of practice; “barking up the wrong tree”. The Treeing Walker Coonhound, therefore, has a very unique barking voice, which distinguishes them from the other Coonhounds and scent-hounds. Initially, the authorities classified the Treeing Walker Coonhound as an English Coonhound, but breeders put a great emphasis on making a clear distinction between the two breeds. So, later, in 1945, breeders broke away from the English version and started to breed to retain the qualities they desired in the breed. The Treeing Walker Coonhound’s capabilities, behavioral traits, and exterior physique were perfected to a larger extent. The breed became the ultimate hunting breed, it was fast, hot-nosed, with a superb endurance and treeing ability, fancied by many in the hunting communities. The breed is also extremely competitive and intelligent, thus their reputation resulted in immense popularity in the 20th century.

The UKC (United Kennel Club) recognized the breed and classified the Treeing Walker Coonhound under the English Foxhound breed in 1905, however, in 1945, the Club made the separation between the two breeds and both of them became members of the scent-hound group. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is also registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club). Nowadays, the breed is the most popular among the six indigenous coonhounds in the United States. Nonetheless, they are less likely to be used for hunting purposes today. Their roles transformed into being family companions.

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  • Trevor

    Aug 26, 2019, 12:03:14 AM:

    Male dominant, *extremely* territorial and violent when a male human is present indoors. Loud howls when excited and nasty snarls and teeth showing when angry. Very nice and friendly dog when outside, but absolutely dangerous when inside.

  • Penny

    Aug 19, 2019, 8:43:57 PM:

    She is loving, loud and stubborn! Perfect!