These dogs are awesome. Like any dog, they should be socialized a lot at a young age so that nothing is new to them. They enjoy sleeping a lot...we refer to them as "couch hounds". They do run following their noses so a fenced yard is a must! Quick learners, very loyal and loving.

Pros: Very affectionate, loyal, fun, intelligent, great all around dog, easy to train

Cons: they have a tendency to wander

Contrary to what most information on this breed seems to indicate, these dogs can do well in urban settings and can adjust to apartment living, provided your apartment is spacious enough, and you are mindful of the dog when walking them. It helps to have an active lifestyle, as they love to be outdoors. It certainly depends on the dog, but it is possible to have a happy city hound. They are excellent around kids and other dogs, and are serious cuddlers. Their excellent temperament actually serves them well in urban environments, as it's good knowing that your dog is reliable in a variety of situations.

Pros: Even-tempered Good Natured Affectionate Playful

Cons: Stubborn Loud Lack of Road Sense

I had read the reviews on the treeing walker coonhound only after we had adopted ours from the pound. He is the perfect city dog, granted he gets tons of exercise. I run with him every morning, we have a dog walker that comes during the day and every weekend we go hiking. But he has perfect manners inside, never barks, chew, and literally sleeps all day or chews on his toys. If you live a VERY active life style and have the time to give them the attention they need, they are wonderful city pets. Just be prepared to share the bed/ couch.

Pros: Very Smart Eager to please Great hiking buddy Great around other dogs/ kids Easy grooming

Cons: No street sense

I got mine from the pound, he is only 8 monthes old, but he is the best puppy I've ever had. They are extremely smart, kind of goofy, but smart. He loves to play and run around, but when its nap time he is lights out and hard to wake up. Very loving and loyal. He does wander, but i practice the running away and calling his name trick which works very well. Great dog!!

Pros: Loyal and loving. Very smart and endless energy.

Cons: Stubborn!

I have had one of my treeing walker coonhounds for almost 6 years. Her birthday is August 1st. she is a tri color black, white, and brown. She is my first female coonhound. I love her dearly. She is an amazing dog. She will stick up for you and always be there for you. I have the most amazing dogs. To me she is the ultimate dog. As a puppy she was very high energy but as the years go on he energy level dies down. she is a total couch potatoe unless there is snow outside. Then she is the first out and the last to come in. she loves to dress up. She does get into her share of trouble. On September 27th of 2007 she had a littler of 9 puppies when kept one he is my dog he sleeps with me his name is buddy. He’s a funny puppy he’s almost 2. His birthday is September 27th. I’ve had him his whole life. He isn’t that coordinated but its ok we still love him, he is very active and loves attention, he’s a tri color black, white, and brown hound just like his mother. He’s a heavy sleeper, and loves to take up my bed. He chews a little bit but not much. Its like I said I have an amazing pair of dogs.

Pros: loving, cuddler, funny, smart, energetic, loves to watch T.V, doesnt chew, loves to dress up

Cons: not very cordinated, loud, doesnt want to go inside when it snows,barks constintly,

Our walker we got from the humane society when she was about 3 months old. She is white tan and black. She barks constantly - sometimes it's aggravating sometimes it's cute. I love her to death - walk her daily around the lake which she loves to run after the ducks and other birds. She will go hunting with my husband this hunting season, hopefully that will make her more prone to listening to instructions. She is about 6-8 months old now. She is SO VERY HARD to house break. Pees on the couch. We take her out rub her nose in it. Doesn't work. She has a large fenced in area now so she will stay outside until she gets older and doesnt pee and chew everything.

Pros: loving, affectionate

Cons: doesn't listen, stubborn, barks constantly

We adopted what was believed to be a beagle-coonhound mix, but now we know it's a walker coonhound. I don't think her previous owners had ever heard of this breed. She loves nothing more than to have her face rubbed. She's a total baby! She also likes to take our American Bulldog's toys and make him chase her to get them back. She loves to please and hates to get in trouble, so the chewing thing isn't much of a problem with us now. It helps to crate them if you're not there--dogs naturally won't use the bathroom where they sleep. We have 3 cats, too and you can tell she fights with herself to not chase them! She doesn't bark a lot, but bays constantly, esp. when she wants to play with you. I'm glad we found her. She makes the family complete.

Pros: Very smart, wiley like a fox, loyal, gentle

Cons: determined, very hard to override the hunting instinct so careful with other small pets

I love his howl he doesa everytime he sees a cat or we leave him in the house for awhile.He also loves anyone who visits and wags his huge table around and hits everything on our table:) he plays at night and sleeps all day! but i wouldnt trade him for anything in the world.

Pros: great family pet, lazy and cuddly

Cons: a bit too lazy, he is always howling at the neighbors cats! needs attention a lot

We rescued Lucy from abusive owners. She has slowly come out of her shell, and has become a joy to have around, every day brings something new with her. She loves to sniff and explore the back yard. She is very playful, and extremely loving...always craving attention.

Pros: Has a tendency to bark ALOT, especially at cats, and is very curious

Cons: Very even-tempered, intelligent, and great with other dogs

we adopted Memphis from the shelter to join our english bulldog, they were best friends from the start. we love memphis, but he's not the smartest dog.... he dosnt seem to know how big he is, and he likes to lay in the middle of our kitchen table. when you look in his eyes, all you see is love, hes pretty obsessive about his people and his sister!

Pros: loveable, great temperment

Cons: need LOTS of exercise

I love my coon hound. He will not allow anyone who doesn't belong into my home. We had some adjustment issues when we moved to town but we're doing well now. He is a snuggler, couch potatoe, big mush but he does have a spiteful side that he takes out in my shoes and wood work in my house, but a new shiny kennel cured that. He loves kids and my cat, and never fails to be ful of personality.

Pros: loyal, loving, affectionate, loves people and other pets, very protective

Cons: CHEWS EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loud, barks alot

We love our Walker Hound. He was a rescue and is adjusting to life in the suburbs quite well. We've had Petey for 2 yrs and he is the cuddliest, sweetest guy. He needs a ton of exercise and can't be contained by our invisible fence when there's prey around. Considering how active he is outside, he's amazingly mellow indoors- quite a snoozer!

Pros: sweet-natured, loving, gentle, fun, friendly, great with kids and other dogs,well behaved when left alone at home

Cons: stubborn, barks alot, can't ever be off leash when not fenced in