A Detailed Comparison of the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

by

Quick Links: Table of Contents

Sheepadoodle Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle or the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Sheepadoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Sheepadoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Sheepadoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

Factor Sheepadoodle Treeing Walker Coonhound
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 13 years
Height 16 to 22 inches 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 45 to 80 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1910 $620
Price Range $1471 – $2300 $300 – $850
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle is 91 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 Sheepadoodle is a better pet than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. So, you should get the Sheepadoodle!

    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 Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

  • Sheepadoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Sheepadoodles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Sheepadoodles do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Sheepadoodles adapt well to apartment living. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are highly intelligent.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Sheepadoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

    Sheepadoodles weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Sheepadoodles are 16 to 22 inches 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 Sheepadoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The lifespan of Sheepadoodles is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Sheepadoodles is 13.5 years.

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

    Sheepadoodles live longer than Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Price of Sheepadoodle versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The average price of the Sheepadoodle puppy is $1910. The price of the Sheepadoodle typically ranges from $1471 – $2300. However, the price of a Sheepadoodle can be as low as $600 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 356 Sheepadoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $620. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $850. However, the price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 20 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Sheepadoodle is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Sheepadoodle Treeing Walker Coonhound
    Average Price $1910 $620
    Price Range $1471 to $2300 $300 to $850

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Sheepadoodles. 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 Sheepadoodle 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Sheepadoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Sheepadoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Sheepadoodles shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Sheepadoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.

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

    Sheepadoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Sheepadoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

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

    Sheepadoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to 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.

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

    Sheepadoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

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

    Sheepadoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Sheepadoodle vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Sheepadoodles do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

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

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

    Sheepadoodles 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 Sheepadoodle or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Sheepadoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    Sheepadoodles 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 Sheepadoodles and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

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

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

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

    Sheepadoodles are fairly easy to train.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.

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

    Sheepadoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Sheepadoodles are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sheepadoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle:

  • Standard Poodle (77 percent match with Sheepadoodle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Standard Poodle.
  • Portuguese Water Dog (78 percent match with Sheepadoodle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Portuguese Water Dog.
  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Sheepadoodle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Schnoodle.
  • Bernedoodle (79 percent match with Sheepadoodle). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Bernedoodle.

    • 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:

  • Black Mouth Cur (84 percent match with Treeing Walker Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Sheepadoodle vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Bluetick Coonhound (83 percent match with Treeing Walker Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Sheepadoodle vs Bluetick Coonhound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Sheepadoodle and how the Treeing Walker Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Sheepadoodle and of the Treeing Walker Coonhound to other breeds:

    Sheepadoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Sheepadoodle versus Morkie     Sheepadoodle versus Vizsla     Sheepadoodle versus Kishu Ken     Sheepadoodle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Sheepadoodle versus Biewer Terrier     Sheepadoodle versus Cavachon     Sheepadoodle versus Belgian Sheepdog     Sheepadoodle versus Xoloitzcuintli     Sheepadoodle versus German Pinscher     Sheepadoodle versus Chinook     Sheepadoodle versus Mountain Cur     Sheepadoodle versus Chorkie     Sheepadoodle versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Sheepadoodle versus Japanese Chin     Sheepadoodle versus Kuvasz     Sheepadoodle versus Great Dane     Sheepadoodle versus Shiloh Shepherd     Sheepadoodle versus Lowchen     Sheepadoodle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Sheepadoodle versus Peek A Poo     Sheepadoodle versus Cesky Terrier     Sheepadoodle versus Chow Chow     Sheepadoodle versus Australian Shepherd     Sheepadoodle versus Lakeland Terrier     Sheepadoodle versus Alaskan Malamute     

    Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Great Pyrenees     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Basenji     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Kishu Ken     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Pekingese     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus German Pinscher     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Australian Shepherd     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Biewer Terrier     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Newfoundland     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Maltipoo     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Goldador     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Standard Poodle     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Cane Corso     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Golden Retriever     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Berger Picard     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Dogo Argentino     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Gordon Setter     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Newfoundland     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Border Terrier     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus German Pinscher     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Shetland Sheepdog     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Westiepoo     

    Conclusion: Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.