American Foxhound Dog Breed

North America

The main difference between the American foxhound and its English ancestor is the size; although the English do not duly insist in the importance of the size and in the big variations that may exist; the case is that the English foxhound is not similar in size to its American counterpart. At first, both breeds were used with similar purposes, but while in Great Britain the English foxhound is never exhibited in common canine exhibitions, the American foxhound is today relatively popular in the exhibitions that are held in its country of origin.

Regarding its physical constitution, the American foxhound is an impressive dog with a good appearance and long legs and which looks skinnier than its English relative. The ears which are taken down, they are big and the eyes have a nice expression. The body is hard and well-formed and the legs have a good bone structure, the tail which is taken high is covered in its lower part by a long and abundant hair.

All the colors are accepted. The height at withers is 60 cm approximately.

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