Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Beagle

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Treeing Walker Coonhound
Category
Beagle

📏 Physical Stats

45 - 80
Weight (lbs)
20 - 35
20 - 27
Height (inches)
13 - 15
10 - 13 years
Life Expectancy
13 - 16 years
Hound
Breed Group
Hound
United States
Origin
Great Britain
Bred For
Rabbit, hare hunting

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

2/5
Energy Level
4/5
Better
3/5
Trainability
4/5
Better
5/5
Good with Children
5/5
5/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,668
Treeing Walker Coonhound
vs
Annual Cost
$2,077
Beagle
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Expense
Beagle
$2,668
Annual Cost
$2,077
Lower ✓
$3,388
First Year
$2,797
Lower ✓
$31,402
Lifetime Total
$30,837
Lower ✓
$780
Food (annual)
$552
Lower ✓
$735
Vet Care (annual)
$630
Lower ✓
$264
Grooming (annual)
$210
Lower ✓
$864
Insurance (annual)
$660
Lower ✓
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$55
Lower ✓

Over their lifetimes, a Beagle (~15 yrs) costs approximately $565 less than a Treeing Walker Coonhound (~12 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave

Beagle

Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave