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Arrow is a remarkably sweet hound. There is a story behind those sad eyes.... he is loving and quiet, but very sad right now. He is one of those dogs who makes you want to wrap your arms around his neck and tell him it is going to be ok. I know it will be, but he isn't so sure right now.....

10/22 Foster Update:
I took Arrow home to foster several days ago. It was initially a play date for Sarah (Udith) but they just love playing so much I decided to keep him as a foster. He is such a laid back, sweet boy. At first he was terrified everytime I got the leash out to put on him. He would cower and act like I was going to hit him. It was so sad. But he now comes running when I shake the leash because he loves to go outside- for potty breaks, walks, to smell the flowers, to lay in the grass, to wrestle with our other dog, etc. He didn’t know any commands at first but he’s slowly learning to come, sit and stay. To be honest we haven’t worked very much with him- just letting him settle in a little. He is awesome on a leash though. Never pulls one bit and walks right beside you. He loves to play with our other foster dog and they wrestle all over the place. And he has begun to follow us around the house because he likes to be close to us- which is a change from when he first got here- he was just sort of shell shocked and would just lay on the floor sort of lost. He is a doll of a big, sweet dog and would be so appreciative of anyone who would take him into their home to love.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Treeing Walker is a descendant of the English Foxhound, which Thomas Walker imported to Virginia in 1742. Sometime in the 1800's, a dog known as "Tennessee Lead," a stolen dog of unknown origin, was crossed into the Walker Hound. He was a powerful dog, excelling in game sense, drive and speed, and having a clear, short-chop mouth. The Treeing Walker was not recognized as its own breed until 1946. This direct lineage brings us this efficient hunter. This coonhound has retained the looks of its ancestors, the English Foxhound. An underlying sense of game coupled with untiring speed and manly drive makes this coonhound unstoppable. The coonhound lineage doesn't really stop at the Walker, for American hunters also employ other varieties as well. One such coonhound is known as the Running Walker. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is an efficient and reliable hunter of raccoons, squirrels, and possums. The Treeing Walker "trees" its prey, and can then sometimes virtually climb the tree to get at it. With a little training, however, it will merely bay its distinctive howl, telling the hunter that the prey has been cornered.
The Treeing Coonhound is good with children and gets along with other dogs. Training is accomplished with little trouble, as these dogs are able to learn from example. They are primarily working and hunting dogs but will also make a great companion dog. Working, to the Treeing Walker Coonhound, is not work but a sport and diversion. They thrive on consistent and ample attention. High-strung but loving and eager to please, the Treeing Walker is intelligent, skilled and confident. Some say they are the best breed for coonhound field trials because of their speed, ability to locate quickly and good treeing ability. They are swift with a very good sense of smell and a distinctive howl. Socialize at a young age. They have a life expectancy of 12-13 years.