Treeing Walker Coonhound — breed guide
America's most popular competitive coonhound — fast, relentless and audible from a very long way off. The bawl is the whole point.
At a glance
- Group
- hound
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 23–32 kg (51–71 lb)
- Life span
- 12–13 years
- Coat
- Short, dense, glossy tricolour coat
Living with a Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Almost no grooming.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Very vocal.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Handles warm weather well.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Sociable · Driven · Clever · Extremely vocal
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Eye problems
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound good with kids?
Generally yes. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Treeing Walker Coonhound need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Treeing Walker Coonhound handle hot weather?
It copes well with warm days.
Leash Life keeps a Treeing Walker Coonhound's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.