The Walker Hound Dog is a medium-to-large, athletic scent hound known for its speed, endurance, and keen tracking ability. Originally bred in the United States for hunting raccoons and other game, this breed excels in treeing prey and alerting hunters with its distinctive bay. The Treeing Walker has a short, glossy coat, typically in tricolor or bicolor patterns. Friendly, outgoing, and good-natured, it is great with families and other pets. This high-energy breed thrives in active households and requires regular exercise and mental stimulation. With its intelligence and affectionate nature, the Treeing Walker Coonhound makes both a skilled hunter and a loving companion.