| Breed |  Treeing Walker Coonhound |  Beagle |
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| Origin | United States | England |
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| Group | Hound | Hound |
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| Size | Large | Medium |
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| Coat | Short, smooth tricolour coat | Short, dense, weatherproof coat |
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| Weight | 23 to 32 kg | 9 to 16 kg |
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| Height | 51 to 69 cm | 33 to 40 cm |
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| Lifespan | 12 to 13 yrs | 12 to 15 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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| Affection | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Barking | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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| Good with children | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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| Trainability | 6/10 | 5/10 |
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| Prey drive | 10/10 | 8/10 |
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| Copes alone | 4/10 | 3/10 |
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| Drool | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Shedding | 5/10 | 5/10 |
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| Flat fit | 3/10 | 4/10 |
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| Running cost | €88 / month | €90 / month |
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Treeing Walker Coonhound verdict
The people's coonhound: fast, friendly and gloriously loud.
Get one if
- · Active rural families
- · Hikers, runners and outdoor households
- · Homes with other dogs
Think again if
- · Flats and close-neighbour housing
- · Owners wanting reliable off-lead recall anywhere
- · Very sedentary households
Beagle verdict
A merry, sociable scenthound with a powerful nose and a mind of its own outdoors.
Get one if
- · Active families with a securely fenced garden
- · Owners who enjoy scent work or tracking games
- · Households wanting a sociable, dog friendly companion
Think again if
- · Owners wanting reliable off lead recall in open spaces
- · Households with close neighbours sensitive to noise
- · Flats without secure outdoor access
