Apartment fit
The Treeing Walker is generally a poor apartment fit because of voice, size, and exercise needs.
HoundLarge
United States
United StatesTreeing Walker Coonhound
Weight
50-70 lb
Height
20-27 in
Lifespan
12-13 yrs
Coat
Smooth Short
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large American coonhound with a tricolor coat, fast trailing style, and powerful treeing voice.
Large American coonhoundFast trailing and strong treeing voiceTricolor short coatFriendly but scent-driven
Breed Names
Official, native, and commonly used variants
Walker CoonhoundTreeing Walker
FriendlyDrivenVocalScent-drivenEnergeticSociable
Weight
50-70 lb
Height
20-27 in
Lifespan
12-13 yrs
Coat
Smooth Short
At A Glance
Daily living snapshot
A quick read on energy, upkeep, and what day-to-day life with this breed usually feels like.
Energy
High
Barking
High
Drooling
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Grooming
1/5
First-time owner
No
Overview
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is an American hound developed from foxhound-type stock for trailing and treeing raccoons. It is known for speed, drive, a clear voice, and a strong desire to follow scent until game is located and treed.
This is a large, athletic hound with a short smooth coat. Standard colors are tricolor or white with black and tan markings. Grooming is simple, but ears, paws, and skin need checks after outdoor work.
Treeing Walkers are often friendly and social, but their voice and scent drive are not small details. They need exercise, scent work, secure containment, and owners who can handle a hound that may ignore casual recall when a trail is hot.
Temperament & Personality
FriendlyDrivenVocalScent-drivenEnergeticSociable
This breed tends to suit homes looking for a friendly, driven, vocal companion, with daily rhythms shaped by high energy, high barking, and low drooling.
Coat type
Smooth
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Moderate
Colors
Tricolor, White black and tan, White and black
Lifestyle Compatibility
Family Friendly4/5
Good with Kids4/5
Good with Dogs4/5
Good with Strangers4/5
Apartment Friendly1/5
Exercise Needs5/5
Grooming Needs1/5
Trainability3/5
Good fit if you want
- A family-friendly companion
- Room for routine exercise
- Confidence handling structure and training
Plan ahead for
- 5/5 exercise needs
- moderate shedding and coat upkeep
- high barking in daily life
Owner Fit & Everyday Behavior
Best for
- hunters and hound owners
- active rural homes
- families comfortable with hound voice
- owners who enjoy scent work
Not ideal for
- quiet apartments
- low-exercise homes
- owners expecting easy off-leash recall
- homes without secure containment
Common challenges
- loud voice
- following scent
- recall around wildlife
- ear care
Barking & behavior
Hound voice is part of the breed. Provide work outlets and manage triggers rather than expecting silence.
Training style
Use long-line recall, rewards, tracking games, and secure boundaries.
Grooming & shedding
The short coat is simple to maintain. Ears, feet, and skin need outdoor checks.
Care Guide
Exercise
Most Treeing Walkers need 60 to 90 minutes or more of daily activity, plus scent work, tracking, hiking, or hunting-style outlets.
Grooming
Brush weekly and check ears, paws, and skin after outdoor work. Long hound ears need regular care.
Training
Use long-line recall, rewards, scent games, and secure containment. The dog may be highly motivated by scent and treeing work.
Nutrition
Feed measured meals for an active large hound and keep the dog lean for stamina and joint health.
Behavior & Environment
Energy level
High
Barking level
High
Drooling level
Low
Watchdog ability
3/5
Guard dog ability
1/5
Climate tolerance
Cold weather3/5
Heat tolerance3/5
Health Considerations
Common concerns to discuss with your vet and breeder.
Ear infectionsHip dysplasiaField injuriesTick-borne disease exposureObesity
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Treeing Walker Coonhound bark a lot?
Yes. It can have a powerful hound voice, especially when excited or working scent.
Is it good for apartments?
Usually no. Voice and exercise needs make apartments difficult.
What colors are Treeing Walkers?
They are usually tricolor or white with black and tan markings.
How much exercise does it need?
Most need at least 60 to 90 minutes daily plus scent work or outdoor outlets.
Is it good with other dogs?
Many are social with dogs, especially when well introduced, but supervision and training still matter.
Does it shed?
Yes. The short coat sheds moderately and is easy to brush.
What is the biggest challenge?
The biggest challenge is managing a loud, fast, scent-driven hound safely in everyday life.
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