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Treeing Walker Coonhound

A fast, tricolour American coonhound descended from foxhounds. Friendly and mellow at home, tireless on a scent, with a ringing bay.

Head of a Treeing Walker Coonhound with a white blaze against a green park background
Treeing Walker Coonhound in Prospect Park, BrooklynPhoto: Jay Gorman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Weight
23–32 kg51–71 lb
Height
51–69 cm20–27 in
Lifespan
12–13 yrs
Group
Hound
Origin
United States
Popularity
#143 USNot ranked in UK · 2025

Known for: Running partnersFamily dogsGood with other dogsLow grooming

Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly

Temperament

Friendly, Confident, Energetic, Vocal.

Health problems to know about

  • Ear infections
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Obesity

Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.

Daily care

A couple of long walks or runs every day, with off-lead time only in secure areas. Weekly brush with a rubber curry and weekly ear checks.

A good fit for

Active families, runners and hikers, and homes with another dog and a well-fenced garden.

Probably not ideal for

Flats, close neighbours, homes with cats or small pets, and owners wanting reliable off-lead recall.

Sources

  1. Vetstreet: Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Wikipedia: Treeing Walker Coonhound

Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.

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