Independent, Easy-Going, Sweet-Tempered
American Foxhounds are sleek, rangy hunters known for their speed, endurance, and work ethic. You can tell the American Foxhound apart from their British cousin the English Foxhound by length of legโthe Americanโs legs are longer and more finely bonedโand by the Americanโs slightโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
40%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 6 โ Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized