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Treeing Walker Coonhound Dogs for Adoption in Bakersfield, CA

Your guide to finding and caring for a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Bakersfield

A Treeing Walker Coonhound suits Bakersfield best when the household can get out early and has a fenced yard. In the Northeast, where the land rolls into hills and development is thinner, a Walker has room for long leashed walks and fewer close neighbors to hear that bay. July afternoons are too hot for any of it, so mornings do the work. Tight apartment blocks near downtown are a harder fit for a hound with that voice.

378 Treeing Walker Coonhounds available in Bakersfield and nationwide

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Treeing Walker Coonhounds Available for Adoption Near Bakersfield

About the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed

The Treeing Walker Coonhound grew out of Virginia and Kentucky foxhound lines in the 1700s and 1800s, developed to trail a raccoon and hold it up a tree. The United Kennel Club recognized it as its own breed in 1945, and the AKC followed in 2012. Expect a glossy tricolor coat, long ears and soft, pleading eyes on a lean dog of 50 to 70 pounds.

Many Walkers are sweet, sociable and happy on the couch, but the trail instincts stay. The bay is loud, the nose can override recall, and a fresh scent can send a dog over a low fence. Dogs vary, yet a Walker is a breed to plan around: sturdy fencing, a leash outdoors and a household that finds a booming voice endearing.

Weight
50–70 lbs
Height
20–27 in
Lifespan
12–13 yrs
Temperament
Friendly, Energetic, Vocal
Group
Hound
Shedding
Moderate

Owning a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Bakersfield

Having a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Bakersfield

Walkers pair real stamina with an easygoing side at home. In Bakersfield, the bigger questions are whether you can exercise one before the heat builds, contain a scent-driven dog, and live comfortably with a voice that carries.

Temperament

Walkers are typically friendly with people and other dogs, and many are affectionate, sensitive companions who dislike harsh handling. They're smart but independent when a scent calls. Prey drive can make cats and small pets tricky, which matters in a city where coyotes and backyard wildlife already put pets on alert.

Exercise Needs

Plan on long daily walks, hikes or runs, with scent games and puzzle feeders to occupy the nose. In Bakersfield, that means early mornings from late spring through fall. The Kern River Parkway Trail and the city's off-leash dog parks give options, but keep a Walker leashed until you reach a fenced area.

Health Considerations

Long ears trap moisture, so weekly ear cleaning helps prevent infections, and hip and eye problems are screened for in the breed. Bakersfield adds valley fever, a soil fungus risk in Kern County. A lingering cough, lameness or low appetite deserves a vet visit, and limiting digging in dry dirt helps.

Living Space

A house with a securely fenced yard suits a Walker best, and Bakersfield has plenty of yard-owning neighborhoods. Some adapt to apartments when exercise is dependable, though about 39% of the city's households rent and shared walls make the bay a real concern. Fences need height and no easy footholds.

What it costs to own a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Bakersfield

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Food$55 to $110 per month$660 to $1,320
Pet insurance$55 to $110 per month$660 to $1,320
Routine vet care$250 to $500 per year$250 to $500
Other*$490 to $1,290 per year$490 to $1,290
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,060 to $4,430

Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.

* Flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, the dog license, toys and bedding, and minimal grooming for a short hound coat.

Adopt a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Bakersfield.

Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Treeing Walker Coonhounds available.

Rescues in Bakersfield with Treeing Walker Coonhounds Available

Bakersfield's rescue community includes city and county shelters and nonprofit groups, all working to place dogs of every size and breed. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Bakersfield area where you can find Treeing Walker Coonhounds and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bakersfield has no breed bans, and California law bars breed-specific rules beyond spay/neuter programs. Inside city limits, dogs need a license by four months and a rabies vaccine. Dogs over six months must be spayed or neutered unless the owner holds an annual unaltered-animal certification. Oildale and other unincorporated areas follow Kern County rules instead.

It can work, but it's a stretch. About 39% of Bakersfield households rent, and a Walker's loud bay may trigger neighbor complaints under the city's noise rules. If you rent, plan on daily morning exercise, and remember that California caps total deposits, including pet deposits, at one month's rent for most landlords.

They can with careful routines. Bakersfield averages around 35 days at 100°F or higher, and a Walker's short coat offers little protection from sun. Exercise before 8 a.m. or after sunset, keep water handy, test pavement by hand and provide cool indoor rest. Heavy panting, drooling or reluctance to move signal overheating.

Start with the Kern River Parkway Trail and The Park at River Walk for leashed walks, ideally in the morning since the trail is largely shadeless. The city's seven off-leash dog parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., but a Walker's weak recall makes a leash safer until you know the dog well.

Generally no. Golden Empire Transit buses allow pets only in an enclosed carrier, and a Walker at 50 to 70 pounds won't fit in one. Only service animals are exempt. Bakersfield has no rail transit, so plan on driving, with the dog secured and never left in a parked car.

Only to patios that choose to allow dogs. California lets restaurants opt in under set conditions, such as a separate outdoor entrance and a leashed dog, and policies vary by restaurant. Dogs aren't allowed in indoor dining rooms. A Walker's bay and nose make a quiet, shaded patio and a settled dog essential.

Very little. The short, glossy coat needs a weekly pass with a hound glove or damp towel and an occasional bath. Bakersfield's dust and warm weather make ear checks, nail trims and tick checks under the ears more important than brushing. Grooming costs stay minimal, within the Other line of the cost table.

It is for active people with a fenced yard who can exercise early in the day. The mild winters and trail access help. The long, hot summers, coyote activity and close-neighbor noise rules take planning. A Walker left alone in a small space with little exercise is likely to bay and roam.

We have 1 rescue with Treeing Walker Coonhounds available: Kern County Animal Services. You can see every rescue with Treeing Walker Coonhounds available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Treeing Walker Coonhounds near Bakersfield.

Expect roughly $55 to $110 a month for food and $55 to $110 for pet insurance. Routine vet care runs about $250 to $500 a year, and other yearly costs such as parasite prevention, dental care, license and supplies add $490 to $1,290. Together that is roughly $2,060 to $4,430 a year.

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