Treeing Walker Coonhound Puppies for Sale
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC
About the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a fast, hot-nosed American scenthound bred from Walker Foxhound stock to trail and tree raccoons with a distinctive bawling and chopping voice. Tall, lean, and athletic, it is celebrated among houndsmen as "the people's choice" for its speed, endurance, and treeing accuracy. Away from the hunt it is a smart, affectionate, and sociable companion that bonds warmly with its family. Its tricolor coat is easy to maintain, but its stamina, powerful nose, and famously loud voice mean it thrives with active owners and secure, spacious surroundings.
Every dog is an individual — genetics, socialization, health, training, and environment matter more than breed averages.
Typical tendencies
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Browse all puppiesWhere this breed shines
- Exceptional speed, endurance, and treeing ability
- Friendly and sociable with people and other dogs
- Short, weatherproof coat is easy to care for
- Affectionate and adaptable family companion when exercised
Things to consider
- Very loud, far-carrying voice
- Overpowering nose leads to wandering off scent
- High exercise needs; not an apartment dog
- Unreliable off-leash recall in open areas
History
The breed descends from the Walker Foxhound, itself rooted in English Foxhounds and the legendary "Tennessee Lead" dog imported in the 1800s. Coon hunters selected for treeing ability, producing a distinct strain recognized by the UKC in 1945 and by the AKC in 2012. It remains one of the most popular competition coonhounds in the United States.
Temperament
Energetic, confident, and friendly, the Treeing Walker is devoted to its family and generally sociable with people and other hounds. On a scent it becomes single-minded and hard to recall. Smart and trainable with motivation, it is happiest with a job and plenty of exercise.
Questions to ask a Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder
- Are the parents proven in competition or hunting?
- Have hips and eyes been evaluated?
- How is the line's temperament in a home versus a kennel setting?
- What is the recall and containment history of these dogs?
Health considerations to discuss
Hip dysplasia. Screen parents given the breed's athletic build.
Ear infections. Long drop ears require frequent cleaning and drying.
Eye conditions. Ask about ophthalmologic clearances in the line.
Bloat. Deep-chested hounds carry some gastric torsion risk; monitor feeding.
Informational only — always consult a veterinarian and ask breeders for documentation. Sources: American Kennel Club · United Kennel Club — written by PuppyList editorial
Questions worth asking about any Treeing Walker Coonhound litter
- Can I see the puppy and its mother — in person or on a live video call?
- What health checks, vaccinations, and vet visits has this litter had?
- How was the litter raised and socialized?
- What paperwork comes with the puppy (health records, registry papers if applicable)?
- What is your deposit, payment, and pickup/transport process?
Frequently asked questions
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