Breed Comparison: Bloodhound Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

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Bloodhound Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bloodhound and for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview

Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are similar in size. The Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are Hound Dogs. This means both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bloodhound to the Treeing Walker Coonhound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

Factor Bloodhound Treeing Walker Coonhound
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Life Span 11 to 15 years 12 to 13 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Height 23 to 27 inches ttall at the shoulder 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Weight 80 to 110 pounds 45 to 80 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $920 $390
Price Range $700 – $1000 $300 – $300
Temperament Score 75.0 percent 62.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bloodhound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bloodhound is 64 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a better pet than the Bloodhound. So, you should get the Treeing Walker Coonhound!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Below is a list of where the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most different:

    • Bloodhounds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
    • Bloodhounds have a very high tendency to drool. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not have the tendency to drool.

    The Similarities Between the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most similar:

    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    Size Comparison of Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Bloodhounds weigh 80 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Bloodhounds are 23 to 27 inches ttall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Treeing Walker Coonhounds weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The lifespan of Bloodhounds is between 11 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bloodhounds is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhounds is between 12 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhounds is 12.5 years.

    Bloodhounds live longer than Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Bloodhound Versus the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The Bloodhound has a better temperament than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    This is because the temperament score for the Bloodhound is 75.0 percent while the temperament score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 62.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 75.0 percent, the Bloodhound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 62.5 percent, the Treeing Walker Coonhound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 40 Bloodhounds and 8 Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Price of Bloodhound versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The average price of the Bloodhound puppy is $920. The price of the Bloodhound typically ranges from $700 – $1000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 168 Bloodhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $390. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $300. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 8 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Bloodhound is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Bloodhound puppies or how many Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Bloodhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Bloodhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds

    A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Bloodhound puppy or the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Health Problems of Bloodhound versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Bloodhound is prone to more genetic health problems than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Bloodhound than for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    6 health tests are recommended for Bloodhound while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Bloodhounds and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Bloodhound Health Problems

    Bloodhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bloodhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Bloodhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bloodhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Bloodhounds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bloodhounds here.

    Treeing Walker Coonhound Health Problems

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Treeing Walker Coonhounds for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Bloodhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bloodhounds shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Bloodhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Bloodhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bloodhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bloodhounds Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Bloodhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bloodhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bloodhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bloodhound vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Bloodhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bloodhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bloodhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Bloodhounds good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Bloodhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bloodhounds and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Bloodhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bloodhound Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Is the Bloodhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Bloodhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bloodhound versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.