Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Bloodhound

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

Treeing Walker Coonhound
Category
Bloodhound

📏 Physical Stats

45 - 80
Weight (lbs)
80 - 110
20 - 27
Height (inches)
23 - 27
10 - 13 years
Life Expectancy
8 - 10 years
Hound
Breed Group
Hound
United States
Origin
Belgium
Bred For
Trailing

⚡ Temperament & Traits

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

2/5
Energy Level
2/5
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
3/5
Better

💰 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
$3,286
Bloodhound
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Expense
Bloodhound
$2,668
Lower ✓
Annual Cost
$3,286
$3,388
Lower ✓
First Year
$4,006
$31,402
Lifetime Total
$30,294
Lower ✓
$780
Lower ✓
Food (annual)
$1,116
$735
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$264
Lower ✓
Grooming (annual)
$330
$864
Lower ✓
Insurance (annual)
$1,080
$72
Lower ✓
Insurance (monthly)
$90

Over their lifetimes, a Bloodhound (~9 yrs) costs approximately $1,108 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

Bloodhound

Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Protective