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 TREEING WALKER COONHOUND
| Description |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an appearance that falls greatly in line with most coonhounds. Its head is wide with a wedge-shaped muzzle that is somewhat long. This breed's ears are shorter than average and set above eye level. They eyes and nose are dark in color. The breed has a well-defined stop. Its neck is well muscled and average in length. The neck transitions to somewhat sloping shoulders and a long back. Its chest is deep and the rib cage well sprung. The front legs are straight and the back legs angled. Its tail is long and set above its back. The tail is carried slightly upward. Its coat is short, shiny, and close to its body. |
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| Temperament |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound is typically a hunting companion, but also makes a great family pet. It has a gentle nature and is a good companion for children. It also does fine with other pets in its home, including dogs. Although it may act willful at times, this breed is very responsive to training. It learns quickly and loves learning new tricks. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is courageous and is effective as a watchdog. |
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| Height and Weight |
| Male height: 20-27 inches Male weight: 50-70 pounds Female height: 20-25 inches Female weight: 50-70 pounds |
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| Health Problems |
| There are no major or minor health concerns for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. This is a very healthy breed. |
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| Ideal Living Conditions |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound is most suited for large outdoor environments. The breed will become discontent and highly destructive if it resides in small living conditions, such as a condo or apartment. Environments with cooler temperatures are not the best for this breed. |
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| Exercise |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a high-energy breed that must receive daily opportunities of vigorous exercise to remain happy and content. |
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| Life Expectancy |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average life expectancy of 12-13 years. |
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| Litter Size |
| The Treeing Walker Coonhound has typically 7-8 puppies. |
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| Grooming |
| Very little attention is required of the Treeing Walker Coonhound's coat. It should have regular brushing to keep the coat smooth. Washing the coat is only recommended when necessary. |
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| Origin |
| United States |
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| Group |
| Hound |
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| Color |
| The three colors of light brown, black, and white are typical for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. With this color combination, either white or black can be more prevalent. |
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| Breed Clubs |
| NA |
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| Breed Rescues |
| Coonhound Rescue http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/crewwcoons.html Maine Coonhound Rescue http://www.coonhoundrescue.org/index.html Canada Hound Rescue http://www.dawgzden.com/dawgzden/rescue/index.html Dixie Coonhound Rescue http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/i/dixiecoonhoundrescue |
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