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- Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Temperament of the Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus the Curly-Coated Retriever
- The Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Treeing Walker Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs 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.
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever 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.
| Factor | Curly-Coated Retriever | Treeing Walker Coonhound |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 65 to 100 pounds | 45 to 80 pounds |
| Life Span | 9 to 12 years | 12 to 13 years |
| Average Lifespan | 10.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $300 – $850 |
| Average Price | No Data | $620 |
| Temperament Score | 91.7 percent | 62.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 162 | 127 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. So, you should get the Curly-Coated Retriever!
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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 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.
Temperament of the Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus the Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever has a better temperament than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
This is because the temperament score for the Curly-Coated Retriever is 91.7 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 they 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 91.7 percent, the Curly-Coated Retriever has an above-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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 181 Curly-Coated Retrievers and 8 Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
The Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Curly-Coated Retriever. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever is 162 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever
Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
| Year | Curly-Coated Retriever Popularity Rank | Treeing Walker Coonhound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 163 | 101 |
| 2014 | 163 | 112 |
| 2015 | 151 | 117 |
| 2016 | 164 | 137 |
| 2017 | 171 | 131 |
| 2018 | 162 | 137 |
| 2019 | 163 | 129 |
| 2020 | 159 | 153 |
Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Curly-Coated Retriever than for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
7 health tests are recommended for Curly-Coated Retriever while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Curly-Coated Retrievers and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
Curly-Coated Retriever Health Problems
Curly-Coated Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Curly-Coated Retrievers 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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
Curly-Coated Retrievers 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.
Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Curly-Coated Retrievers 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Curly-Coated Retrievers 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.
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.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Treeing Walker Coonhound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Treeing Walker Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Treeing Walker Coonhound to other breeds:
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.