 Treeing Walker Coonhounds are great with children and get along well with other dogs. They are easy to train as they learn from example. Good as a companion, they are primarily working and hunting dogs and demand and need lot of attention.
While very affectionate, they are best suited to a life of action outdoors, and will suffer from being cooped up. They love to nest and cuddle and getting a walker hound out of your bed will be a feat in itself.
The Coonhound is one of the few truly American breeds. Early settlers of the America's had at their disposal many European breeds of hunting dog. These European dogs faced particular challenges in hunting in the thick forest and wild lands of America.
The new terrain and differing game species brought rise to a need for a new breed of hunting dog. A dog with honed tracking and scenting skill. A tireless, powerful, agile dog able to work in thick forest as well as open field.
Enter the American Coonhound. A blending of breeds, sampling the unique talents of these varied breeds led to the development of this wonderfully charming and talented dog. A courageous hunter and loyal friend, the Coonhound one of the best dogs the hound world has to offer. They use their deep bay to good advantage as watchdogs and hunting companions. |
