Beau is well-mannered and house trained. He is great on the leash and pretty good with sit, down, stay, and come. He enjoys the companionship of other medium to large dogs who are easy going, but no puppies, small dogs or cats. He is good with mature older children that will treat him with respect. He doesn't hesitate to greet new people but does so very gently, without overwhelming them. Beauregard is a smart fellow, very affectionate, loving and good protector. He was brought to a vet by his owner to be euthanized. The vet had him strapped down, ready to put him to sleep, when Beau looked up at him and started to wag his tail. The poor guy couldn't do it and called us instead.
Beau is a great dog who hasn't found the right forever home. He gets settled and everything is fine for several months, but then he gets territorial and dominant. He needs a strong owner who will not kiss, hug, or baby him by allowing him on furniture or the bed, and not let him rule the house. He likes to have his free time and enjoys going outside and exploring. He is an intelligent dog who needs a job and lots of exercise! An experienced Hound owner who is an alpha pack leader would be ideal. We know the right person is out there for him and we'll wait until we find the right home!
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. 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.