| Many who come into contact with walker hunting | | | | this type of hound, it bays to alert the hunter and |
| dogs won't soon forget it; these gentle creatures | | | | other dogs to it's location. This unique sound won't |
| leave an impression on every person they cross. | | | | soon leave the mind of a newcomer to the hunt. |
| These dogs have a remarkable sense of smell | | | | It's a pure sound that echoes through the forest. |
| and keen eyesight, and passion for the hunt. Once | | | | The dog often weighs upwards of 70 pounds and |
| they're on the trail, it's impossible to stop them by | | | | stands over two feet high. |
| commands; the dog has been bred for just the | | | | What's remarkable about the walker hound is his |
| one goal in mind, to hunt. Choosing the walker dog | | | | sweet and gentle personality. They are amazing |
| to hunt with is a decision the hunter will never | | | | with children and are happy to sleep at the foot |
| regret. | | | | of the bed at night. They get along well with |
| The walker has a history dating back to the | | | | other dogs, which is a necessity because |
| 1700's and George Washington. Washington and | | | | oftentimes they hunt in packs. The one thing a |
| his friend John W. Walker bred their dogs with the | | | | hunter should prepare for before getting a walker |
| foxhound in the hopes of creating a superior | | | | hound though, is the array of bays that will be |
| hunter. The walker hunting dog was born and | | | | heard for the rest of the dog's life; from treed |
| continued to be bred for centuries. Today the | | | | squirrels to strangers at the door, the dog excels |
| walker is often used for hunting deer because of | | | | at alerting those around him to the presence of |
| their lean bodies, speed, and agility. | | | | other species. These dogs also have very high |
| This breed is also popularly used on other game | | | | energy levels and need to be exercised regularly |
| such as rabbit, fox, raccoon, and even larger | | | | to be kept in shape and happy. When off the |
| game such as bear and wild boar. The hound | | | | leash though, there main goal will always be |
| picks up the animal's scent with his remarkable | | | | hunting and sniffing, and if they've picked up on a |
| sense of smell and is able to trail the animals for | | | | trail, they won't return until they've found their |
| miles into deep woods. Once a walker has caught | | | | prey or they're tired of the running. |
| up with its prey it has a characteristic unique to | | | | |