Walker hound

noun

an American foxhound having a black, tan, and white, or, sometimes, a tan and white coat.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Walker hound¹

1900–05, after John W. Walker and his descendants, who bred the dog in Kentucky in the 19th century

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Example Sentences

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Little Ann and a big walker hound owned by a Mr. Kyle were the only ones left.

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To corner them, Hulet uses half a dozen hounds of his own special mongrel breed: one-quarter pit bull, one-eighth Australian cattle dog, and the remainder Redbone or Walker hound.

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