The Treeing Walker Coonhound, like any good hunter, strikes a balance between substance and agility. The dog must be sturdy and well developed, with plenty of heart and lung room to provide the endurance necessary to hunt, but never be so overdeveloped or cloddy to detract from the dog's agility and nimbleness, qualities necessary to tirelessly work the terrain in search of his quarry.
The properly made hound is an efficient mover, in that his legs work in harmony with no wasted motion; he covers ground easily and effortlessly. He is a picture of balance, of symmetry, and his parts work in congress to produce a pleasing, efficient whole.
