Hound Group
Treeing Walker Coonhound
The job
Built to trail quarry until it climbs a tree and then bark until the hunter arrives.
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Facts
Walker is Thomas Walker of Virginia, a central figure in the breed's early development in the mid-1700s.
Coonhound means a dog developed to tree raccoons and, sometimes, bigger game.
Height 22-27 inches (male), 20-25 inches (female). Weight 50-70 pounds.
Photo: Kingkong954. Public domain. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
