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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Redbone Coonhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound bigger?

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

Which barks more, Redbone Coonhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Both bark a similar amount (very high).

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

For apartment or apartment living, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Redbone Coonhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound: Compared

Redbone Coonhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound: full comparison

Trait	Redbone Coonhound	Treeing Walker Coonhound
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Very High	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	Very High	Very High
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	12 years	13 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Size and living space

The Redbone Coonhound is a large and powerful breed that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. By comparison, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large and powerful breed that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. 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 Redbone Coonhound is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Redbone Coonhound asks for a light brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Treeing Walker Coonhound asks for a light 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 Redbone Coonhound is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, is very vocal and barks readily — something to weigh if you have close neighbors and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, is very vocal and barks readily — something to weigh if you have close neighbors and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. On guarding instinct, Redbone Coonhound is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly, whereas Treeing Walker Coonhound is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Redbone Coonhound if you simply prefer the breed — it's very closely matched with the Treeing Walker Coonhound on temperament, size and care.

Choose the Treeing Walker Coonhound if you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Redbone Coonhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound better for families with children?: Both the Redbone Coonhound and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Redbone Coonhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?: The Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Redbone Coonhound or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Redbone Coonhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound bigger?: Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Redbone Coonhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?: Both bark a similar amount (very high).
Which is better for apartment living, Redbone Coonhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?: For apartment or apartment living, Redbone Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Redbone Coonhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound