Treeing Walker Coonhound
Breed origin: USA
Original purpose: Trailing hound with treeing instinct.
AKC recognized: No
AKC group: Foundation Stock Service
Size:
Height: males 22 to 27 inches;
females 20 to 25 inches
Color: Tri-color (white, black and tan), white with tan spots, or white with black spots.
General characteristics/temperament: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is confident, energetic, alert, intelligent, courteous, fast, courageous, loving, . They have a strong desire to perform as well as superb endurance and treeing ability, allowing them to excel at competitive coonhound events. Great with children and generally easy to train, they make excellent family pets if their intense exercise needs can be met.
Good with children? Yes
Good with other dogs? Yes
OK for inexperienced owners? No
Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? Yes
Energy/Activity Level: High
Exercise requirement: They require strenuous exercise on a daily basis. Daily walks are not enough.
Additional photos of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Treeing Walker Breeders and Fanciers Association
Wikipedia breed information page
DogBreedMatch
