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American Foxhound

 

The American Foxhound has a distinguished ancestry:  George Washington is credited with founding the breed by crossing English Foxhounds with Kerry Beagles and French hounds to create a hardy Foxhound to suit the rugged terrain of the Americas.  Each American Foxhound possesses a distinctive voice that can be recognizable to its owner.  These dogs have a strong pack instinct and are highly energetic.  Because of this, they cannot be left to become bored, when they are likely to howl and become destructive.  Obedience training can be challenging, because they are strong-willed and easily distracted by tracking scents.

Breed Category

Hound

Temperament

American Foxhounds are sociable and friendly, highly active, and sometimes stubborn.  The can make suitable family pets and are good with children, but require a great deal of space, frequent exercise, and plenty of attention.

Appearance

The coat is short and dense, in a variety of colors, most commonly a combination of black, tan, white, and gold.  The head is large, with a slightly domed skull and strong jaws.  Ears are set at eye level and hang loosely below the jaw line.  The chest is long, but the body is otherwise compact and muscular, and the tail is long.

Size:    Height at withers 21-25 in

Weight:    65-75 lbs  

Exercise Requirements:    Considerable

Grooming Requirements:    Minimal

Life Expectancy:    11-13 years

Things to Consider

  1. Not well suited for city or suburban life

  2. Require a great deal of outdoor exercise each day

  3. May be difficult to train

 

Source

Information taken from "DOGS: An Owner's Guide"

Writer and Editor: Helen Stillwell

Photo taken from www.akc.org