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Ricky - Treeing Walker Coonhound / Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix Dog For Adoption in Iroquois, IL, USA

Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix Dog For Adoption in Iroquois, IL, USA

Physical Attributes

Coat Length	Short
Likes to Vocalize	Some
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	No
OK with Dogs	Yes
OK with Cats	No
Other	Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Swim

Personality

Personality Characteristics

Playful Affectionate Intelligent Goofy

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found	No
Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations

Description

Posted Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound / Hound / Mixed (short coat). Meet Ricky. He has been awaiting a forever home for nearly 3 years!!! Ricky is handsome and well mannered in the home and in public, and just needs to find the right fit in terms of placement. He is great with other large breed dogs, but not good with small dogs or cats. Ricky is frightened by small children, but does great with kids 12 and up. Ricky is capable of jumping any fence known to man, so he needs to be walked on a leash. He walks nicely on a leash, and is perfect for someone with an active life-style. He is SUPER smart, and would make a good hunting/fishing companion. He is protective of his home and owner, and is an excellent judge of character! He has a very comical nature and is the source of many laughs at the shelter. Can you give this boy a good home?

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