American Foxhound

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The American Foxhound is a sleek, long-legged American scent hound breed renowned for its speed, stamina, and skill in tracking foxes over long distances.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dog breed
hound
scent hound
alternativeName American Fox Hound NERFINISHED
associatedWith American foxhunting tradition
averageFemaleHeight 53–61 cm
averageFemaleWeight 27–32 kg
averageLifespan 10–12 years
averageMaleHeight 56–63 cm
averageMaleWeight 30–34 kg
barkingTendency high
bodyBuild long-legged
sleek
coatLength short
coatType hard coat
short coat
commonHealthIssues ear infections
hip dysplasia
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
developedFrom English Foxhound NERFINISHED
developmentPeriod colonial America
exerciseNeeds very high
groomingNeeds low to moderate
groupClassification Hound Group
kennelClubStandardUrl https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-foxhound/
notableTrait great stamina
high speed
skill in tracking foxes over long distances
strong scenting ability
originRegion Maryland NERFINISHED
Virginia NERFINISHED
primaryUse fox hunting
scent tracking
recognizedBy American Kennel Club NERFINISHED
United Kennel Club NERFINISHED
sheddingLevel moderate
suitableFor active owners
rural environments
temperament energetic
friendly
gentle
independent
trainability moderate
typicalColor any hound color
black and tan
tricolor
white and tan
vocalizationType baying

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bluetick coonhound developedFrom American Foxhound
subject surface form: Bluetick Coonhound