Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Size
- Large
- Height
- Males – 22 to 27 inches, Females – 20 to 25 inches
- Weight
- 50 to 70 pounds
- Coat
- Short
- Color
- Tricolored, black or white
- Energy
- High
- Activities
- Conformation, Hunting, Field Trials, Tracking, Agility, Obedience
An avid, confident hunter, the Treeing Walker Coonhound lives up to his name as he was originally bred to track and tree raccoons. This powerful, athletic breed has a sharp nose, great speed and excellent stamina. Affectionate and loving, he also makes a good family companion. The Treeing Walker Coonhound should be vigorously exercised daily, and his smooth, glossy coat requires minimal grooming.
Did you know A descendant of the English Foxhound, the breed was initially classified as the English Coonhound. In 1945, the Treeing Walker Coonhound was recognized as a separate breed.