Treeing Walker Coonhound
Also called TWC, Walker and Walker Hound
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a medium-sized hound breed that was developed by crossing the English and American Foxhounds. It is an active and energetic breed that is friendly, loyal, and intelligent. The Treeing Walker Coonhound stands between 22-27 inches at the shoulder and has a short to medium-length coat that comes in various colors and patterns.
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–27 in (51–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–13 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Southern United States, United States (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Active
Alert
Courageous
Courteous
Friendly
Intelligent
Coat colours
Tricolor (white, black and tan), white and black and white and tan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) |
| Height | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 20–25 in (51–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Treeing Walker Coonhound
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Breed Standards: Treeing Walker Coonhound | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Treeing Walker Coonhound (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Treeing Walker Coonhound - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Treeing Walker Coonhound: Brains, beauty and boundless energy (opens in a new tab)
- Treeing Walker Coonhound Information and Pictures - PetGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Treeing Walker Coonhound: Your Complete Guide - Dog Academy (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).