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Treeing Walker Coonhounds are active, loving dogs, but their most impressive quality is their sense of smell. If they smell something interesting, they won’t stop until they find it. These family-friendly dogs love attention and companionship, but be prepared for them to dart when a new scent is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-70 pounds and stand 20-27 inches tall.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Treeing Walker Coonhound gets along well with children and other dogs, but they would rather chase cats than make friends. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds have high energy and need at least a long walk or jog every day. They also love swimming, but their favorite activity is chasing. They can follow a scent at high speed, so be sure to keep your Treeing Walker leashed or in a fenced area to prevent them from running away. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a smooth, short-haired, glossy coat of bi-color (tan and white or black and white) or tri-color (tan, black, and white) fur. They’re very low maintenance when it comes to grooming; they only need to be brushed and bathed once in a while to stay clean and healthy. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. These pups have a lot of energy and are best suited for homes with large yards. They can live indoors or outdoors, but it’s important that they get enough human interaction. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

Bluetick Coonhounds are affectionate dogs with powerful noses. They love hunting and following their nose wherever it takes them. Bluetick Coonhounds love people and always know how to make you laugh with their hilarious antics. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-80 pounds and stand 21-27 inches tall.

Bluetick Coonhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They can learn to get along with cats, especially if raised with them, but it’s usually best to keep an eye on such a duo when they’re together. Bluetick Coonhounds love children, but can sometimes be overly rambunctious for toddlers. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Bluetick Coonhounds love to hunt. When you take them for a walk, they’ll want to follow their nose after any interesting smells, so you’ll want to hold that leash tight! If you hunt, that’s a great way to keep them active, but you can also just take them along for any other outdoor activities. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Like most hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds have a bit of an odor. You can give them baths to help reduce the smell, but it will never completely go away. You’ll also want to brush a Bluetick Coonhounds short coat once or twice a week to help remove dead hair and reduce the amount of hair you’ll find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bluetick Coonhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bluetick Coonhounds don’t need to live indoors full-time, but they do need plenty of human companionship and should at least occasionally be allowed in the home. They prefer houses with large outdoor areas where they can play safely, but can’t stray from, as they're likely follow their noses to the ends of the Earth! They are fairly easy to train.