Last Updated: Mar 10, 2022
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- Border Collie Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
- Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Do Border Collies shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you.We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Border Collie and for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Note that the border collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth-coat border collie and the rough-coat border collie. Read our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.
Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.
Finally, just like the border collie, the collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough collie and the smooth collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.
Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Border Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Treeing Walker Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Treeing Walker Coonhound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
| Factor | Border Collie | Treeing Walker Coonhound |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 13 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 45 to 80 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | $560 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $338 – $775 |
| Temperament Score | 82.4 percent | 62.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 37 | 127 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Border Collie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Border Collie is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Border Collies weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Border Collies are 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Treeing Walker Coonhounds weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhounds is between 12 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhounds is 12.5 years.
Border Collies live longer than Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Border Collie has a better temperament than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
This is because the temperament score for the Border Collie is 82.4 percent while the temperament score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 62.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Border Collie has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 62.5 percent, the Treeing Walker Coonhound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 8 Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound
The average price of the Border Collie puppy is $1000. The price of the Border Collie typically ranges from $600 – $1250. However, the price of a Border Collie can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1009 Border Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $560. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $338 – $775. However, the price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 32 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Collie is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
`| Border Collie | Treeing Walker Coonhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1000 | $560 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $338 to $775 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Treeing Walker Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie cost and price.
Check out our list of best Border Collie breeders here
Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Treeing Walker Coonhound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Border Collies and many Treeing Walker Coonhounds are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Border Collie named Trigger that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Border Collies like Trigger on pefinder.com.
Also, like Border Collies, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Dudley is a Male Treeing Walker Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Treeing Walker Coonhounds like Dudley that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Tip is the name of another Border Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Bocephus is an adorable Male Treeing Walker Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Border Collies and Treeing Walker Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Border Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Border Collie is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Border Collie
Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound
| Year | Border Collie Popularity Rank | Treeing Walker Coonhound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 | 101 |
| 2014 | 40 | 112 |
| 2015 | 38 | 117 |
| 2016 | 38 | 137 |
| 2017 | 38 | 131 |
| 2018 | 35 | 137 |
| 2019 | 33 | 129 |
| 2020 | 32 | 153 |
Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Border Collie is prone to more genetic health problems than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Border Collie than for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
13 health tests are recommended for Border Collie while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Border Collies and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
Border Collie Health Problems
Border Collies are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Border Collie puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Border Collie puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Border Collie breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Border Collies for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Border Collies here.
Treeing Walker Coonhound Health Problems
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Treeing Walker Coonhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Border Collies shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Border Collies shed moderately.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Border Collies, and on how to groom a Border Collie
Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies are moderately easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Border Collie, check out our article on how to groom a Border Collie.
Learn more on how to take care of a Border Collie here.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Border Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Border Collie make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Border Collie temperament here.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Border Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Treeing Walker Coonhound. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Pyredoodle Border Collie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Border Collie versus Pyrenean Mastiff Border Collie versus Brittany Border Collie versus Borzoi Border Collie versus Brussels Griffon Border Collie versus Kuvasz Border Collie versus Cockalier Border Collie versus Samoyed Border Collie versus Jack Russell Terrier Border Collie versus Boxer Border Collie versus German Longhaired Pointer Border Collie versus American Staffordshire Terrier Border Collie versus Mountain Cur Border Collie versus Irish Water SpanielConclusion: Border Collie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Border Collie and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.
