American Foxhound
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American Foxhound Activity level

indoors High
outdoors Very High

American Foxhound Obedience

ease of training High
ease of housebreaking Average

American Foxhound Dominance

towards owner or family Low
towards other dogs Average

American Foxhound Territoriality

towards people Average
towards dogs Very High

American Foxhound Sociability

with family Very High
with strangers High
with other dogs High

American Foxhound Aloofness

towards family Low
towards strangers Average
towards other dogs Average

American Foxhound Aggressiveness

towards family Low
towards strangers Average
towards other dogs High
towards cats/small animals High

American Foxhound response to owner and family

eagerness to please High
demand for affection Very High
excitability High
playfulness High
tolerates children under 4 High
tolerates children over 4 High
excessive barking Average
destructiveness Low

American Foxhound watchdog/guard-dog abilities

watchdog Very High
guard-dog Average

American Foxhound Dog BreedDog class - Hound
Average height - 20 to 26 inches
Average weight - 60 to 85 pounds
Size - Medium
Average life span - 10 to 12 years

The American Foxhound's origins date back to the early 1700's in Virginia and Maryland. It is an ideal choice for those who live in rural areas or on large farms.

The American Foxhound's short glossy coat is easy to keep clean.

The American Foxhound needs exercise. Foxhounds usually enjoy the company of other dogs and can become bored and possibly destructive if kept alone.

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