How to Identify a Treeing Walker Coonhound

Last Updated: March 23, 2021

The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a hunting dog, and a member of the hound group. ^{[1]
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Looking at the Body Structure

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Take note of the dog's size. Male Treeing Walker Coonhounds are anywhere from 22 to 27 inches (56 to 69 cm) tall, while females are generally a little shorter, and anywhere from 20 to 25 inches (51 to 64 cm) tall. Both male and female Treeing Walker Coonhounds are typically anywhere from 50–70 pounds (23–32 kg). ^{[2]
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Check the dog's ears. Treeing Walker Coonhounds should have ears that are either an oval or round shape at the tip, of a medium length, and they should either reach or come close to reaching the tip of the dog's nose. They should also hang towards the dog's muzzle gracefully, and they should be set in a moderately low position. ^{[3]
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See what the dog's eyes look like. Treeing Walker Coonhounds should have eyes that are of a large size, set well apart from each other, with a typical hound-like gentle, pleading expression. The dog's eyes are typically a dark color, such as brown or black. ^{[4]
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Note the dog's head overall. You should notice that the dog's skull overall is of a medium length, with a broad and full head area and a prominent occipital bone. ^{[5]
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Look at the dog's tail. Treeing Walker Coonhounds should have a tail that is saber-like in appearance, curved upwards gracefully, carried high up, tapered, of a moderately long length, and without any excessive brush or flag. ^{[6]
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Examine the gait of the dog. Overall, you should notice that Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a balanced, effortless, free, and smooth gait. You should also notice a powerful drive in the dog's rear area, along with good reach in the front. ^{[7]
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Viewing the Coat

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See if the dog is tri-colored. Typically, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are tri-colored, being white, tan and, black. Either white or black should be the predominant color, but you may also notice the dog is white with tan or black spots. ^{[8]
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Take note of the length of the dog's coat. Treeing Walker Coonhounds should have coats that are short, though not too short. ^{[9]
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View the coat's overall appearance. Overall, Treeing Walker Coonhounds should have a dense, glossy coat that also appears close together and feels hard, similar to a traditional hound coat. ^{[10]
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Noticing Temperament

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Look for a high energy level. Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high energy level, and as a result, they love (and need) regular exercise. ^{[11]
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See if the dog is intelligent. Like many other hunting dogs, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is known to be intelligent.^{[12]
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Take note of whether or not the dog can climb. Treeing Walker Coonhounds have the ability to climb both trees and tall fences. ^{[13]
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Listen for frequent barking. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are known to bark frequently, though this behavior is usually something the dog can be trained to control. ^{[14]
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Note whether or not the dog dislikes being alone. Treeing Walker Coonhounds typically don’t like to be by themselves, and they may develop separation anxiety if they’re left alone too often or for too long. ^{[15]
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