| As you can imagine there are many hounds that | | | | with the same breed. You will find they are not |
| have been used for fox hunting and other hunting | | | | the best of dogs to have around children or |
| over the years. In the UK most are familiar with | | | | novice owners. However with the proper training |
| the foxhounds. The American foxhound is really | | | | in socialization and obedience they can be in family |
| just another breed of the UK foxhound that has | | | | homes. Training will be difficult as they are a |
| been adapted. If you are looking for a lovable dog | | | | stubborn breed. As long as you are firm, but |
| that will want to play, exercise, and have a | | | | gentle you should have no difficulty in further |
| generally good time in your back yard you may | | | | training after obedience. They are often a barker, |
| be interested in the American foxhound. | | | | so you may need to train them when to bark |
| The American foxhound looks much likes it UK | | | | and when not to bark. They are very friendly, |
| counterpart in that it has the same color pattern | | | | loyal, and energetic pets to have in your home. |
| and body type. You will find the American | | | | You will find they do better in outside kennels and |
| foxhound is a little taller and a little light in the | | | | should not be placed in apartment living. |
| body, but they are still about the same. The | | | | For proper care of your foxhound you will need |
| height of this foxhound is 21 to 25 inches with 65 | | | | to have a small or large home with plenty of |
| to 75 pounds. They have straight bones adding to | | | | backyard. The foxhound likes to run around during |
| the height and making them a bit more agile as | | | | the day and play. They also need attention from |
| foxhounds. They have floppy ears, a long tail, and | | | | their owner. They should not be left alone for long |
| thin legs. They are usually white with black spots, | | | | periods of time. Exercise should be given daily, |
| and a brown head; however they can be just | | | | especially long walks. Usually two to three walks a |
| about any colour. The American foxhound was | | | | day are needed. Typically if you provide the right |
| breed from the English descendent and the | | | | care they can live for twelve years. They are |
| French hound. | | | | prone to some health conditions that are genetic |
| The foxhound has several wonderful qualities | | | | like hip dysplasia and bone problems, but on the |
| including hunting, tracking, being a watchdog, and a | | | | whole they are very healthy. Grooming is |
| trail dog. They are a hardy breed, which means | | | | important on a weekly basis. The short hair |
| they have a lot of energy to expend and love to | | | | requires a brushing to remove dead or loose hair. |
| have some type of job or game to play during | | | | They should only be shampooed when necessary |
| the day. They have been used as pack dogs as | | | | as they have sensitive skin. They are an average |
| well. You will find they are not good around other | | | | shedder all year long, so it helps to brush them |
| pets like cats. Their instincts are to chase and | | | | often. For nutrition it is best to supply them with |
| they can end up harming the other pets. They do | | | | a high protein diet, with little meals throughout the |
| okay with other dogs, but again this depends on | | | | day to prevent weight gain. |
| the breed of the other dog. They can do well | | | | |