LargeHound Group

Treeing Walker Coonhound

The Treeing Walker Coonhound derives from the Walker Foxhound, selected in the American South for treeing behaviour on raccoon and boar.

Calculate Treeing Walker Coonhound age

Lifespan12.5 yrrange 12–13

SizeLargeHound Group

Weight50–70 lb22.7–31.8 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Treeing Walker Coonhound

The Treeing Walker Coonhound derives from the Walker Foxhound, selected in the American South for treeing behaviour on raccoon and boar. The breed is dominant in UKC coonhound competitions; AKC recognition dates to 2012.

Aging

How Treeing Walker Coonhounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-13 years. Hip dysplasia and chronic ear infections are the dominant concerns; the thin coat leaves the breed vulnerable to injury in dense working cover.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 12.5 yr · range 12–13 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues2 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 50–70 lb(22.7–31.8 kg)
Height: 20–27 in(50.8–68.6 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: BlackTri-ColoredWhite

Temperament

How Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

courageoussensibleconfidenttrainable

Energy
5/5
Trainability
5/5
Good with kids
5/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; working coonhound orthopedic concern..
Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy; working-field exposure..