How long does a Treeing Walker Coonhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is 12–13 years.

How tall is a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

The listed height for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is 22–27 in (male), 20–25 in (female).

Is a Treeing Walker Coonhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is 5 out of 5.

When is a Treeing Walker Coonhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 50–70 lb, height is 22–27 in (male), 20–25 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Smart, Brave, Courteous.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan12–13 years

Weight50–70 lb

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

22–27 in (male), 20–25 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 60 lb is about the same as the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 143 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Thyroid Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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