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Treeing Walker Coonhound feeding guide: how much and how often

Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

A 27 kg (60 lb) active adult generally needs 330 to 420 g of dry food a day, around 3.25 to 4.25 cups; hunting dogs in season may need considerably more. Appetite varies widely between individuals, and some Walkers stay lean despite eating well. Aim for faintly visible last ribs and a clear waist.

Many hounds gulp their food. A slow feeder bowl helps, and so does avoiding hard exercise just before or after meals. Keep kitchen counters clear: a Walker's nose combined with its height makes it an expert counter-surfer, and a loaf of bread or a roasting tin left near the edge is fair game.

Pet Walkers that are less active than their working relatives can gain weight surprisingly quickly, which strains joints and shortens their active years. When your dog slows down with age, cut portions to match.

Treeing Walker Coonhound feeding in numbers

Illustrative adult portions

DogWeightCaloriesDry food per day
Female, relaxed lifestyle26 kg1110 kcal300 g (3 cups)
Female, typical pet26 kg1270 kcal345 g (3.5 cups)
Male, typical pet29 kg1380 kcal375 g (3.8 cups)
Male, very active29 kg1730 kcal465 g (4.8 cups)

Puppy portions need measured weight, growth stage and the food’s energy content. A breed-average curve is not a feeding plan. Calculate with measured inputs and review the result with your vet.

Bowl capacity

1800 ml

21.5 cm across

Product height estimate

42 to 48 cm

not a veterinary recommendation

Rough drinking estimate

1.4 to 1.6 L

keep fresh water freely available

Adult examples assume midpoint breed weights, neutered pets and food with 370 kcal per 100 g. Cups assume 100 g per cup; actual food density varies. These are not measured breed requirements. Use actual weight, the food label and veterinary body-condition advice.

Feeding guides for similar-sized breeds