Treeing Walker Coonhound

• ExerciseHigh

  Needs a good workout or long walk every day.

• GroomingWash & go

  The occasional brush and bath is plenty.

• Living spaceFlexible

  Adapts to most homes with enough activity.

• Owner experienceFor experienced owners

  Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• Commitment12–13 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Hip dysplasia · Ear infections · Obesity

The Treeing Walker Coonhound — nicknamed 'the people's choice' among coonhounds — is a fast, smart, athletic American scent hound bred to trail raccoon and 'tree' it, then announce the find with a loud, operatic, carrying bark. Friendly, eager and enthusiastic, it is affectionate with its family and generally good with children and other dogs, making a fun companion for an active, outdoorsy home. But its voice and its drive define ownership: it is loud and vocal, has boundless energy, a strong prey drive and an excellent nose, so recall is unreliable once on a scent, and it needs a securely fenced yard, on-lead walks, lots of daily exercise, scent work and patient, positive, food-motivated training. An under-exercised Walker becomes restless, noisy and destructive. The short coat is very easy, needing only a weekly brush, with regular cleaning of the drop ears. Health-wise the Treeing Walker is a relatively robust, healthy breed, but buy from a reputable breeder and watch for hip dysplasia, ear infections (from those drop ears), a tendency to obesity, and dental disease. Give a Treeing Walker Coonhound serious exercise, scent work, secure containment and portion control, keep the ears clean, and this energetic, good-natured hound will be a devoted companion for twelve to thirteen years.

• How much exercise does a Treeing Walker Coonhound need?

  High. Needs a good workout or long walk every day.

• How much grooming does a Treeing Walker Coonhound need?

  Wash & go. The occasional brush and bath is plenty.

• Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound suited to apartment living?

  Flexible. Adapts to most homes with enough activity.

• Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Treeing Walker Coonhound live?

  12–13 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

  Keep an eye out for Hip dysplasia, Ear infections, Obesity. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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