Treeing Walker Coonhound
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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Treeing Walker
Coonhound |
Treeing Walker Coonhound
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Alternative names |
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Country of origin |
The United States of America |
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Classification and breed standards |
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FSS |
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Scenthound Breeds |
Not recognized by any major kennel club |
This breed of dog is
extinct |
Notes |
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Tricolor Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a
breed of
dog descended from
the
English Foxhound. The breed began when a stolen dog of unknown origin, known
as "Tennessee Lead", was crossed into the
Walker Hound in the 1800s. Thomas Walker had imported the English Foxhound
to Virginia in 1742.
Numerous types of walker hounds exist, with the Treeing Walker being the most
prominent. They are excellent
hunting
dogs, very capable in the art of treeing game. They are known to sometimes
virtually climb the tree to get at their prey. Normally, they are trained to bay
the breed's melodic and distinctive howl, informing their hunters that the prey
has been treed.
Appearance
They stand between 20 and 27 inches at the
withers,
weighing between 50 and 70 pounds. They come in both bicolor and tricolor coats.
They are extremely powerful, especially throughout the shoulder region, and have
large ears compared to head size. Their legs and straight and lean, yet well
muscled.
Temperament
This Coonhound is baying, which is a charicteristic of the breed
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are good with children and get along well with
other dogs. They are generally easy to train with little trouble, IF you can get
their nose off the trail! They are primarily known as working and hunting dogs,
but also make excellent pets if well exercised. They tend to be somewhat
high-strung, but are also eager to please, loving, intelligent and confident.
They are extremely fast and agile, and are known to have a one track mind. Their
characteristic bay is unique and somewhat melodic
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