At a glance... Class... Hound Height... 50~ 65cm Weight... 30~ 38kgs Life span... 10~ 12yrs Activity level indoors   outdoors   Obedience ease of training   ease of housebreaking   Dominance towards owner or family   towards other dogs   Territoriality towards people   towards dogs   Sociability with family   with strangers   with other dogs   Aloofness towards family   towards strangers   towards other dogs   Aggressiveness towards family   towards strangers   towards other dogs   towards cats/small animals   Response to owner and family eagerness to please   demand for affection   excitability   playfulness   tolerates children under 4   tolerates children over 4   excessive barking   destructiveness   Watchdog/guard-dog abilities watchdog   guard-dog

American Foxhound | More Return to A~ Z index Description... 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. Good aspects... The American Foxhound's short glossy coat is easy to keep clean. Be aware... The American Foxhound needs exercise. Foxhounds usually enjoy the company of other dogs and can become bored and possibly destructive if kept alone.   source: petcare information centre- petcare.umn.edu Further resources...

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