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Duncan is a purebred Treeing Walker Coonhound. His mother was accidently killed when her pups were only two weeks old. With eleven puppies, their owner did not have the ability to handfeed them all, so he kept two, gave two to a friend, and asked us to take the rest. He has assured us that these puppies have "good noses and mouths" which means they are good hunting dogs. We were pleased to find homes for them all last fall. Unfortunately, Duncan's family has met with a health crisis and are unable to keep him. Because he is so young, he needs more exercise than they can provide for him and have come to the hard decision to rehome him.
Duncan is very energetic, loves his people and doesn't like to be alone. He is very friendly but, like most Coonhounds, enjoys chasing cats, so we're looking for a cat-free environment. He knows the meaning of the words Kennel, Down, Outside, and Park. Duncan doesn't need a huge yard, just an active, attentive family. With love, attention and training, he will make a wonderful addition to the family!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Treeing Walker is a descendant of the English Foxhound, which Thomas Walker imported to Virginia in 1742. Sometime in the 1800's, a dog known as "Tennessee Lead," a stolen dog of unknown origin, was crossed into the Walker Hound. He was a powerful dog, excelling in game sense, drive and speed, and having a clear, short-chop mouth. The Treeing Walker was not recognized as its own breed until 1946. This direct lineage brings us this efficient hunter. This coonhound has retained the looks of its ancestors, the English Foxhound. An underlying sense of game coupled with untiring speed and manly drive makes this coonhound unstoppable. The coonhound lineage doesn't really stop at the Walker, for American hunters also employ other varieties as well. One such coonhound is known as the Running Walker. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is an efficient and reliable hunter of raccoons, squirrels, and possums. The Treeing Walker "trees" its prey, and can then sometimes virtually climb the tree to get at it. With a little training, however, it will merely bay its distinctive howl, telling the hunter that the prey has been cornered.
The Treeing Coonhound is good with children and gets along with other dogs. Training is accomplished with little trouble, as these dogs are able to learn from example. They are primarily working and hunting dogs but will also make a great companion dog. Working, to the Treeing Walker Coonhound, is not work but a sport and diversion. They thrive on consistent and ample attention. High-strung but loving and eager to please, the Treeing Walker is intelligent, skilled and confident. Some say they are the best breed for coonhound field trials because of their speed, ability to locate quickly and good treeing ability. They are swift with a very good sense of smell and a distinctive howl. Socialize at a young age. They have a life expectancy of 12-13 years.

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Duncan's brother, Reggie (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Duncan's brother, Tyler (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Duncan's brother, Radar (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Duncan's sister, Tessa (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Duncan's sister, Tiffany (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Duncan's sister, Tina the Coonhound (adopted) can also be seen on our website.