GetBuddy Logo

Treeing Walker Coonhound Dogs for Adoption in Hampton, VA

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

Treeing Walker Coonhounds fit best in Hampton's quieter residential areas, like Fox Hill or Aberdeen Gardens, where a fenced yard gives a big-voiced hound room to settle. They're friendly, sociable dogs with a lot of stamina, and the roughly eight miles of trails at Sandy Bottom Nature Park give that nose plenty to follow. Close neighbors are the catch, because a Walker's bay carries. Plan on a tall, solid fence and a long walk every day.

363 Treeing Walker Coonhounds available in Hampton and nationwide

Find your Treeing Walker Coonhound

Treeing Walker Coonhounds Available for Adoption Near Hampton

About the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed

The Treeing Walker Coonhound grew out of English and American Foxhounds in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, and Virginia's Thomas Walker is among the men credited with its early lines. It was developed to trail raccoons and opossums and hold them up a tree. The United Kennel Club recognized it as its own breed in 1945, and the AKC followed in 2012. Walkers are lean and athletic, with a short glossy tricolor coat, long hanging ears and soft, pleading eyes.

At home, many Walkers are mellow, affectionate and happy on the couch, but outdoors the nose takes charge. A fresh scent can override recall, so a leash in open areas matters, and the ringing bay is part of the package. Hampton's marshes and wooded parks are full of wildlife scent, so that pull is worth planning for. Dogs vary, so spend time with a Walker before deciding if its energy and voice suit you.

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 Hampton

Having a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Hampton

Walkers pair a hound's stamina and powerful nose with an easygoing manner indoors. In Hampton, the practical questions are how much room and exercise you can offer and how your neighbors will feel about a bay that carries.

Temperament

Walkers are typically friendly with people and sociable with other dogs, and many are gentle with respectful children. They're smart but have an independent streak when a scent beckons, and many are sensitive to harsh handling. Prey drive can make cats and small pets a challenge, and backyard squirrels may draw plenty of attention.

Exercise Needs

Plan on vigorous daily exercise: long leashed walks, hikes or runs once fully grown. Sandy Bottom Nature Park has about eight miles of trails, and Hampton's two Bark Parks allow off-leash time once you've registered with shot records. Scent games and puzzle feeders give the nose a job on rainy days.

Health Considerations

Walkers are generally hardy, but long ears trap moisture, and Hampton's humid summers make weekly ear cleaning more important. Hip dysplasia and eye conditions are screened for in the breed. Check under the ears for ticks after woodland walks, and watch weight, since idle hounds gain easily. Regular veterinary checkups help.

Living Space

A Walker does best with a securely fenced yard, which makes Hampton's single-family neighborhoods a better match than most apartments. Fences need height, solid footing and no easy footholds. Apartment life is possible with dedicated daily exercise, but the loud bay can wear on close neighbors.

What it costs to own a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Hampton

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Adoption fee$300, one time$300 in year one
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
First-year total (with adoption fee)$2,360 to $4,730

Adoption fee is the fee on Treeing Walker Coonhound listings in Hampton on GetBuddy today. Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.

* The Hampton dog license, flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning, toys and bedding, and minimal grooming for a short hound coat.

Adopt a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Hampton.

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 Hampton with Treeing Walker Coonhounds Available

Hampton's shelters and rescues care for dogs of every size, and hounds and hound mixes can turn up among them. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Hampton area where you can find Treeing Walker Coonhounds and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can own a Treeing Walker Coonhound in Hampton. The city has no breed ban, and dangerous-dog findings are based on a dog's behavior, not its breed. Dogs four months and older need a city license and rabies vaccine and must be leashed off your property. Tethering is banned, so plan on solid fencing.

A Walker fits Hampton well if you have a fenced yard, time for daily exercise and tolerant neighbors. The city offers off-leash parks and wooded trails for a high-energy hound. It's a tougher match for a small rental or long workdays away, since many Walkers want company and will voice their opinion.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park is a strong pick, with about eight miles of trails and a fenced Bark Park, while Ridgway Bark Park Downtown has separate small-dog and all-dog areas. Both Bark Parks require registration with shot records. Keep a Walker leashed on trails, since a fresh scent can override recall. Fort Monroe's seawall suits leashed walks, with a 6-foot leash limit.

It's possible, but apartments aren't the easiest fit. A Walker needs long daily exercise, and its loud bay can carry through shared walls, so a ground-floor unit and an understanding landlord help. Hampton is car-dependent, so plan on driving to Sandy Bottom or Ridgway Bark Park for off-leash time.

Yes, with some care. Hampton summers are warm and humid, with about 30 days a year at 90°F or higher and nights near 70°F, and a short-coated hound copes better than a thick-coated breed. Exercise at dawn or after dark, bring water, keep the dog indoors in the afternoons, and never leave it in a parked car.

Usually not. Hampton Roads Transit buses allow animals only in small cages that don't need a separate seat, and a 50-to-70-pound Walker won't fit in one. Only service animals ride without a carrier. No subway or light rail serves Hampton, so most trips with a Walker will be by car.

Sometimes, on a patio. Virginia lets restaurants allow leashed dogs in qualifying outdoor dining areas, but it's each restaurant's choice, and dogs must stay off chairs and tables. Indoor dining is off limits except for service animals. A Walker that settles quickly under the table is the best candidate, since baying will be noticed.

Very little. The short, dense coat needs only a weekly rub with a hound glove or damp towel, plus an occasional bath. In Hampton's humidity, ears need more attention: clean them weekly and dry them after baths and rainy walks. Nails need trimming every couple of weeks. Professional grooming is rarely needed, so it adds little to the Other costs.

We have 1 rescue with Treeing Walker Coonhounds available: Animal Aid Society. 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 Hampton.

Expect roughly $2,060 to $4,430 a year for a Walker in Hampton. Food runs $55 to $110 a month, pet insurance $55 to $110 a month, routine vet care $250 to $500 a year, and other costs $490 to $1,290 a year. The short coat keeps grooming costs low.

Find Treeing Walker Coonhounds in Nearby Cities

Expand your search to find Treeing Walker Coonhounds available for adoption near Hampton.

Explore Other Breeds in Hampton

Looking for a different breed? Browse other dogs available for adoption in Hampton.