Both of the bloodlines give the natural walk to their foals. The most important aspect of the Tennessee Walker breed is its natural gait. This gait is inborn in the horses and is exhibited by newly born foals. In this breed you can find horses of any height and color you can think of. They may be from 14 hands up to 17 hands, but most of them are between 15 and 16 hands.
Colors are possible from light grey, all kinds of chestnut, or bay, to black and spotted.
For conformation, we should consider the aspects that make the horse able to do their special gait. The neck should come out of the center of the shoulders and should be arched. The well built neck, of the right length, is necessary for balance allowing the Walker to do its characteristic headnod. Therefore even an amateur can see that it is a Walking Horse and not a Racking Horse. A long, oblique shoulder, with the ideal angle of 45 degrees, is essential for a good walk.