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American Foxhound: United States Scent Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Hound
- Origin
- United States
- Height
- 53 cm
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11 years
The American Foxhound is a United States dog breed and a type of hound. It is closely related to the English Foxhound and was bred to track foxes by scent. Its listed height is 53 cm, weight is 30 kg, and life expectancy is 11 years. George Washington helped shape its early development.
What the American Foxhound is
The American Foxhound is a hound from the United States. It is closely related to the English Foxhound.
This is a scent hound. Its recorded purpose is hunting foxes by scent.
Getting to know the breed
The breed's early development included the work of United States Founding Father George Washington.
For a wider look at its origins, see dog breeds from the United States.
What stands out
Its identity is clearly tied to scent work and fox hunting.
The breed has a documented connection to the United States and to the English Foxhound.
It is listed as a hound rather than a general-purpose dog.
Points to weigh
The recorded purpose is fox hunting by scent, so readers seeking a breed for a different role should compare other dog breeds.
The available facts do not establish temperament, care needs, or other working roles.
Price
A dog breed has no published software plan or price in these facts.
Who may want another breed
Look elsewhere if you are not seeking a hound associated with scent-based fox hunting.
Readers wanting documented information about temperament or care should wait for details beyond these facts.
Verdict
The American Foxhound is a United States scent hound with a specific historical job: following foxes by smell. Its close link to the English Foxhound and George Washington's role give its background a clear shape. The recorded figures place it at 53 cm in height, 30 kg in weight, and 11 years of life expectancy. Choose it when that hound identity and purpose match your aims; otherwise, compare breeds with a different documented role.
What stands out
- Bred as a scent hound for tracking foxes
- Originates in the United States
- Closely related to the English Foxhound
- Has a documented link to George Washington
Worth knowing
- Its documented role centers on fox hunting
- The available facts do not describe temperament
- The available facts do not describe care needs
Suits
- Readers seeking a United States scent hound
- People interested in fox-hunting breeds and their origins
Think twice if
- You want a breed selected for a different documented working purpose
- You need temperament or care details not included here
In short
The American Foxhound is defined by place and purpose. It began in the United States, belongs to the hound group, and was developed for scent-based fox hunting. Its recorded size is 53 cm tall and 30 kg, with an 11-year life expectancy. The breed's connection to the English Foxhound and George Washington adds useful historical context. It makes sense for readers drawn to that specific hound heritage. If your priorities lie outside scent work or fox-hunting history, review other breeds before deciding.
Questions
Where did the American Foxhound originate?
The American Foxhound originated in the United States.
What was the American Foxhound bred to do?
It was bred to hunt foxes by scent and is classified as a scent hound.
How is it related to the English Foxhound?
The American Foxhound is closely related to the English Foxhound.
How tall is an American Foxhound?
Its listed height is 53 cm.
How much does an American Foxhound weigh?
Its listed weight is 30 kg.
How long does an American Foxhound live?
Its listed life expectancy is 11 years.
Who helped develop the breed early on?
United States Founding Father George Washington was key to the breed's early development.
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Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- American foxhound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog — Mjrustline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alaskan Klee Kai — Gnuyen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Akita — Edwin Campos · CC0 · file page
- American Bulldog — Bully Rascalz · Copyrighted free use · file page
- American Bully — Juan. botti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Cocker Spaniel — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American English Coonhound — BurnAway · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Eskimo Dog — Christmas w/a K · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- American Hairless Terrier — Nyaah · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Leopard Hound — DTabCam · CC0 · file page
- American Pit Bull Terrier — Kpo!:D · Public domain · file page
- American Staffordshire Terrier — Svenska Mässan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- American Water Spaniel — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Australian Shepherd — Christoph Aeschlimann · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Black and Tan Coonhound — Steffen Heinz · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
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