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Standing 25 inches tall and weighing up to 75 pounds, the American Foxhound is an athletic, medium-sized hunting dog. It is closely related to the English Foxhound, although with a sleeker, and somewhat taller profile.

These are very athletic dogs, with long legs, that cover the ground quickly. The head is long and slightly domed, with widely set eyes. The ears hang down and are set close to the head. The coat is short and harsh and comes in four variants, red, tri-color, black and tan, and blue.

A direct descendent of English Foxhounds that arrived in America around 1650, the American Foxhound is one of the earliest American hunting breeds. The athletic profile of the dog was achieved by cross breeding with French hounds, making it a very fast mover. It also has an outstanding nose and is an exceptional tracker. A standout feature of the breed is its distinguishing bark when following a trail.

Today, the American Foxhound is still used extensively for hunting and tracking, and is rarely seen as a pet. These highly active dogs have a strong work ethic and high activity demands making them unsuitable as pets for all but the most active of dog owners.

The ideal owner for this dog would be someone with a love for the great outdoors. The dog will enjoy hiking and jogging, but will prefer to have a job to do. Someone with a job where they can involve the dog would be a good fit. If you cannot meet this dog’s exercise requirements, you should definitely look elsewhere.

In the right hands though, this is an excellent companion and a wonderful pet. American Foxhounds are sociable dogs who love interacting with humans. They are excellent with children and do well with other dogs. With non-canine pets though, its another matter, and you’ll have to keep a close eye on them. The develop close bonds with their family, but tend to be wary of outsiders.

If you’re having trouble finding good dog names for your American Foxhound, I’d recommend Puppy Names HQ. This site has a huge database of puppy names, including many excellent female dog names.

These are generally sound dogs with few, if any, genetic disorders. They do enjoy their food though and can easily become overweight, so you’ll have to keep strict control over meals and treats.

Grooming is easy as the American Foxhound coat is short, and requires only a weekly brush down to keep it in good condition. The breed does however shed heavily, and brushing more regularly may help to control this.

It should be pretty obvious that this dog will not do well in an apartment. If you have a house with a large garden, or better still if you live in the country, this may be the dog for you. But you will still need to be prepared to give the dog vigorous exercise every day.

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