標準外型 : The pasterns should be short and straight. American Foxhounds paw like a fox. Mat plump and hard.
毛質和毛色 : A close, hard, hound coat of medium length , Any color.
披毛護理 : Their short coat is easy to care for
飼養要點 : owners will need patience and persistence in training, as the breed can be stubborn and independent.
性格 : Hounds raised in the home tend to be mild tempered and easy going, getting along with children and most other pets.
歷史和用途 : The American Foxhound's origins date back to the early 1700's in Virginia and Maryland, where it developed from the Walker, Trigg and Goodman strains of foxhounds. George Washington is the father of the American Foxhound – he ran a breeding program and often referenced his hounds in his journals.