| Breed group: Hound | | | | they will easily take off after an interesting scent. |
| Weight: Male: 70-75 lbs; female: 65-70 lbs | | | | This breed will not always be ideal as a house pet |
| Height: Male: 22-25 inches; female: 21-24 inches | | | | seeing that they have a history as outdoor pack |
| Overview | | | | kennel hounds. |
| The American foxhound has its descendence | | | | Care |
| directly from the French and English hounds. They | | | | The grooming needs for the American foxhound |
| were brought to America in 1650, and more than | | | | is not very high. They have a smooth coat that is |
| a hundred years later they were bred to a French | | | | easy to groom. It can be combed with a form |
| hound. This dog was sent from Lafayette to | | | | hair brush once in a while, and this will also be |
| George Washington as a gift. These dogs were | | | | good for their skins. The American foxhound |
| used to seek out Indians in the seventeenth | | | | should only be bathed when it is really necessary. |
| century. They also became very good at hunting | | | | These dogs are average shedding dogs. |
| wild animals. The American foxhound has a very | | | | Training |
| good nose and they also possess a lot of speed. | | | | American foxhounds are very intelligent dogs, but |
| It was never intended that this breed should just | | | | not always very receptive when it comes to |
| be a pet. The rich people that enjoyed fox | | | | training. They are very brave dogs, and also very |
| hunting regarded these dogs very highly. | | | | fun-loving. These dogs are quite open for positive |
| Temperament | | | | reinforcement, but will not respond well to |
| Although these dogs are intense and courageous | | | | punishment as it will often leave them confused. |
| warriors when hunting, they are also very gentle | | | | This breed is fairly difficult to housetrain. The |
| and loving dogs when at home. The American | | | | American foxhound should also be socialised well |
| foxhound gets along very well with children, as | | | | to make sure they are not shy later on. This dog |
| well as with other dogs. Not all the foxhounds are | | | | will perform at his best if the training environment |
| friendly toward strangers - some can be very | | | | is fair and consistent. |
| protective. These dogs should be fenced in, as | | | | |