American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is gentle and loving with their family and courageous and formidable during a hunt. This breed does well with children and other dogs. American Foxhound's should not be trusted with non-canine pets. They do not do well as house pets due to their ancestry of being outdoor pack hounds. This breed is affectionate, sweet, and may or may not be protective of their family or territory.

The Foxhound needs daily exercise, preferably in the form of a long walk or jog. If allowed to run off leash, he should only do so in a safe, enclosed area. They are highly sociable, however, and should never be expected to live alone. The coat is easily maintained, requiring only occasional brushing to remove dead hair.

American Foxhound's are not recommended for apartment living due to their high energy and melodious barking. The American Foxhound requires a great deal of exercise to keep them from becoming restless and destructive. They do best in a rural setting with acreage or a large securely fenced yard. This breed excels at agility, tracking, and hunting.

Exercise, fenced yard, and a leash.

Regular combing and brushing should be done with a firm bristle brush. Bathing should only be done when necessary. It is important to frequently check the ears of this breeed often for debris. The American Foxhound is a relatively healthy breed. They have a tendency to gain weight if overfed.

Easy to care for, but don't overfeed as he has a tendency to put on weight. Can be difficult to housebreak. Be careful; this breed will take off after an interesting scent if possible. Needs a great deal of exercise or he can become restless and destructi