Breed comparison

English Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
4Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
4Energy level5
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
5Barking4
3Shedding3
1Coat grooming1
2Drooling3

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, adaptability, watchdog / protective.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the English Foxhound if you prefer a calmer dog. Pick the Treeing Walker Coonhound if you want an energetic exercise partner, you want a dog that is easier to train, you want a quieter dog.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.

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