American Foxhound

HISTORY

ORIGIN   UNITED STATES

GROUP  HOUND GROUP

The American Foxhound is a direct descendant of the European Foxhound. This breed has existed since the 1700’s and was as the name says, bred to hunt fox.

APPEARANCE(S)

American Foxhounds large with long legs and built to run. Their heads are big and ears are droopy with a long curved tail.

COLOR(S)

The American Foxhound is usually the traditional tri-color of the hounds, black, tan and white.

COAT

Short

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Low to Medium

POSITIVES

American Foxhounds love to play, but are just as happy doing nothing. This breed really loves everybody, they are very friendly and do exceptionally well with kids.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed has a habit of wandering.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do best in the country and with a family that is easy going but loves to play.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed loves other dogs, so this makes them very easy to introduce into household that already have dogs.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Obesity

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

American Foxhound Club, Inc
47 Dogwood Dr.
Budd Lake, NJ 07828

FUN FACT(S)

The American Foxhound was the hound of our first president. George Washington was the first to breed these dogs in the United States.