American Foxhound Breed Description
Hound Group
While similar to its English cousin, the American Foxhound has been developed by its breeders to be lighter and taller, to have a keener sense of smell, and to be even faster in the chase. A large, handsome hound, its front legs are long and very straight-boned. The head is long with a slightly doomed, large skull. The ears are broad and pendant, framing the face. The eyes are large and wide-set- either brown or hazel, with a sweet, imploring expression.
Recognized Registries: FCI, AKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Country of Origin: United States
Life Range: 10 to 12 years
Height Range: 21” to 25”
Weight Range: 65 to 75 lbs.
Colors: Any color
Trainability: Foxhounds are very stubborn and independent. They require a lot of patience and persistence. It is best to start young, and will require a little more work if starting with an older dog, or one who has been taken out of a pack.
With Children: They are excellent with children and get along well with other dogs because of their pack-hunting background, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets.
Other Pets: They have a great disposition around other dogs though they may not be as kind to other animals.
Climate: American Foxhounds
Indoor / Outdoor: Foxhounds don’t always make good house pets, due to their history as outdoor pack kennel hounds.
Exercise Required: The American Foxhound needs a great deal of exercise or he can become restless and destructive. He can run around a square-mile farm from early morning to late at night and return home still enthusiastic and eager to run.
Grooming Required: The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm brush, and shampoo only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.