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Need Advice on a Treeing Walker Coonhound
Howdy -
About two years ago, my 16+ year old Cairn Terrier passed away. Since then, I have been waiting until the time was right to get another dog. I had a very close bond with my Cairn, and because of that, I've made the decision to not get another because at some level I would have unfair behaviorial expectations of the new dog -- I fear that I would expect the new dog to act like my old one. So, I've been visiting some local no-kill shelters and came across a Treeing Walker Coonhound who seems to be a pretty neat dog. He's just about a year old and his previous owners had to move to another town and were unable to take him. I have no experience with TW Coonhounds ( or any hound for that matter ) and have some questions for the group: 1. How do these dogs operate as indoor dogs? 2. How much exercise do they need? He would walk/jog with me before and after work, but he'd be cooped up during the day. 3. Do they do well with cats? We have one that we picked up after my Cairn passed away. Thanks for any insight you can offer. I like this dog alot but don't want to get the wrong breed. Josh |
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Josh wrote:
So, I've been visiting some local no-kill shelters and came across a Treeing Walker Coonhound who seems to be a pretty neat dog. He's just about a year old and his previous owners had to move to another town and were unable to take him. I have no experience with TW Coonhounds ( or any hound for that matter ) and have some questions for the group: 1. How do these dogs operate as indoor dogs? I've met a few people that have them and as long as they get enough execise they seem to be ok indoors. However, they are prone to baying and howling. Depending on your neighbors that might be a problem. 2. How much exercise do they need? He would walk/jog with me before and after work, but he'd be cooped up during the day. Along with some obedience training that should keep him happy. 3. Do they do well with cats? We have one that we picked up after my Cairn passed away. Talk to the folks at the shelter. Some of the coon hounds are ok with cats, some only if raised with them and some will dispatch cats with glee. Good luck Beth |
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wrote: 1. How do these dogs operate as indoor dogs? Coonhounds like to be with their people, and they are generally affectionate, but they are also normally very high-energy dogs - not surprising, since they were bred to run - and run, and run. Like most high-drive, intelliegent hunting dogs, they make excellent indoor pets *if* they are given sufficient exercise, training, and mental stimulation. And they are loud. LOUD! Remember that they have been selectively bred for a voice which will carry a mile or more - when my Redbone cross gets into full cry, the ground vibrates. (That's not an exaggeration or expression - you can literally feel the sound through the soles of your feet.) And he's only half Coonhound. 2. How much exercise do they need? He would walk/jog with me before and after work, but he'd be cooped up during the day. They have high exercise needs, and they need to RUN. Whether or not your daily walking/jogging will meet a coonhound's needs will depend on how long you normally do so. My Redbone cross, at age two, could, would, and did play fetch non-stop for 45 minutes or more at a stretch, and did best if given 2-3 hours of off-leash exercise a day. He began to mellow slightly at about age 7; at nearly 11, he still prefers at least an hour of exercise a day. 3. Do they do well with cats? That depends very much on the individual dog and the individual cat. Coonhounds have a high prey drive, and most retain it in the full expression, including the instinctive ability to kill. My Redbone cross is fine with cats, but can and does efficiently kill squirrels, rabbits, and even raccoons (he and my JRT dispatched one a few months ago). Whether or not they can live with cats depends on whether or not the dog will see the cat as prey, *and* on whether the cat is dog-savvy. A cat which is spooky of the dog and runs is more likely to be seen as prey. |
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