Is the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound better for families with children?

Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

The Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound bigger?

Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Treeing Walker Coonhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bloodhound is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?

For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound: Which Is Calmer?

Bloodhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound: full comparison

Trait	Bloodhound	Treeing Walker Coonhound
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Medium	Very High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	Very High	Very High
Good with children	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	High	Very High
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	11 years	13 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Treeing Walker Coonhound has noticeably higher energy than the Bloodhound.

Size and living space

The Bloodhound is a big, substantial dog that wants a roomier home and ideally a yard to move around in. By comparison, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a big, substantial dog that wants a roomier home and ideally a yard to move around in. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Bloodhound thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. If you have a busy schedule, the lower-energy of the two will be easier to keep satisfied; if you are active and want a dog to keep up, the higher-energy breed is the better match.

Grooming and shedding

The Bloodhound needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Treeing Walker Coonhound needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Bloodhound picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. The Treeing Walker Coonhound picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, barks a great deal, which is worth considering with neighbors close by and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. On guarding instinct, Bloodhound is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors, whereas Treeing Walker Coonhound is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Bloodhound has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Bloodhound if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion or you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Treeing Walker Coonhound if you want a more energetic partner for sport and adventure or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound better for families with children?: Both the Bloodhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?: The Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound bigger?: Bloodhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?: Treeing Walker Coonhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bloodhound is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?: For apartment or apartment living, Bloodhound has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound