American Fox Hounds

Appearance: Has a resemblence to a Terrier

Body: Muscular and well-boned with a large chest, wide back and deep ribs.

Coat: Smooth, dense, hard medium-length hair.

Color: Any hound color combination.

Ears: Long and set at eye level with round tips.

Eyes: Large, round, brown or hazel in color and set well apart.

Face: A long, black nose and somewhat drooping chops.

Feet: Fox-like with full, hard padding and arched toes.

Head: Somewhat long and tapered with a moderately domed skull.

Legs: Forelegs are straight and fairly well-bones with fox-like feet. The hind legs are somewhat long and very muscular.

Neck: Powerful of medium length.

Size:
Weight: 65 to 75 pounds
Height: 21 to 25 inches.

Tail: Carried high and somewhat curled but not carried over the back.

Behavior

Recommended for experienced dog handlers.
Best if the only pet in the home.

The American Foxhound is a highly energetic dog that loves to take long walks and play fetch. They are a gentle, kind, loving and loyal breed of dog with a laid-back personality. Foxhounds are a mild-tempered breed and known to be good with children.

If you have other pets in the house, be sure to supervise their meetings until you're certain your Foxhound won't hurt them. This is a hunting breed and, though they do generally get along with cats and other family pets, it is best to be cautious.

Since foxhounds were bred to run, it's necessary to provide an abundant amount of space and exercise to keep them fit. They were bred to hunt and will take advantage of any opportunity to engage in "the chase" so they are best kept on a leash or in a secured area, especially if other pets and small animals are around.

This is a pack hound with a strong desire for the company of other foxhounds.

Breed Type

AKC Group: Hound Group (Scent Hound)
According to The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs, the foxhound has the stamina to follow a trail all day and in any weather, and it can run for hours at speeds that would exhaust other pure-bred dogs.

Care and Grooming

Exercise: The Foxhound was bred to run and requires a great deal of exercise and play to keep fit and healthy. If you are considering this breed of dog, be sure you have adequate space and time to spend outdoors with them.

Grooming: Easily maintained coat requiring occasional brushing and bathing.

Health

Life Expectancy: 10 - 13 Years. They have been known to live to 20 years.

Possible Problems:
Bleeding Disorders
Deafness
Easily gains weight if overfed - and not exercised regularly.
Hip Dysplasia - should have OFA certificates
Thrombocytopathy, or platelet disease.

Country of Origin

United States