American Foxhound Breed Info

Energy *****
Trainng **
Watchdog ****
Grooming *

American Foxhound are originated from US
Size: max: 25 in (H), no standard (W)
Color: any color
Coat: short and coarse
Personality: energetic, easy going, friendly, independent
Care: exercise, activity, fenced yard
Known health problem: hip dysplasia, ear problem
Group: hound dogs

Good with children? yes
Good with other pets? good with other dogs

The American Foxhound dog has roots that dated back to as early as 1650. It is one of the first American dog breeds that arrived from England which was recorded as an experienced fox chaser. Imports of this dog came from France, England, and Ireland.

Around 1850 the sport of fox chasing became extremely popular throughout the southern part of the United States, especially in the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky. This breed was amazingly agile and had the ability to not only track down and find its target, but also make the kill when necessary.

In time, the American Foxhound started to become a bit more streamlined than its English version, particularly due to developing into different strains. The 'Walker' became the most popular strain. It descended from a dog named Tennessee Lead.

The American Foxhound dog was one of the earliest breeds that the AKC recognized. However, the true number of registrations has always remained low. This is not to say that the animals are not owned in large numbers, but many of these dogs are kept in large quantities by hunters who have no interest in registering their animals.

These dogs make excellent house pets. They are well-mannered and get along with both people and other animals that are in the home. They are very friendly towards most everybody and everything, even strangers. Foxhounds have high energy levels, always ready for a hunt. They live best with active family in rural or suburban home. Foxhounds are easy to live with and thrive as members of a family; however, they are not ideal as apartment dogs.

Intelligent creatures as they are, the American Foxhounds quickly learn to open gates or scale small fences to go wandering. Because their hunting instinct is strong they should never be trusted off-lead.

American Foxhound dogs should be maintained in a household which has plenty of human and canine interaction. They should never be left alone for too long at a time because they are very social. They also require daily exercise with either brisk walks or preferably long jogs. Their coat is easy to maintain and requires only the occasional brushing to remove excess hair. The lifespan of the American Foxhound can live up to 15 years in special cases, with the average being around 12 years.