American Foxhound Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Temperament and Care

The American Foxhound is part of the Hound group. The American Foxhound is a dog with Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the American Foxhound is Average. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The American Foxhound lifestyle is

It is important that when contacting a American Foxhound breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.

Please don't purchase your American Foxhound from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Foxhound puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Foxhound health issues. The AKC,CKC,UKC,FCI registries recognize the American Foxhound breed standard.

Country of Origin: United States.

Character: A friendly and calm breed that does well in the home, though traditionally it has not been a house pet.

Temperment: Enjoys the company of other dogs and people, though somewhat reserved around strangers.

Coat: A medium length coat with tight, hard hair All of the possible colors are allowed.

Care: Brush occassionally to clear out dead hairs.

Colour: Any color is acceptable, however they should have a close, hard, hound coat of medium length.

Comments: Apartment dwellers should not consider owning a foxhound, unless they have access to a spacious dog run, and are prepared to exercise the dog every day. The American Foxhound is sweet, kind, loyal, and loving at home. On the hunt, however, the foxhound is a warrior. Once a scent is picked up, the foxhound might become very neglectful of your commands.

Purposes: Companionship, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog

The American Foxhound is part of the Hound group. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The American Foxhound lifestyle is

American Foxhound breed information and pictures