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Treeing Walker Coonhound
This offshoot of the English Coonhound is famous for his ability to hustle a raccoon or possum right up a tree.
Height: 20 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 80 pounds
Coat: smooth and shiny
Life span: 12 to 13 years
Breed Group: Hounds
The Treeing Walker has a short, clear bark and a passion for the hunt. Some are shy, some are confident, but they're all hounds--meaning, they need patient training and plenty of exercise.
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General Characteristics
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Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
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Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
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Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
Compatible with kids
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
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