American Foxhound - the classic scent hound

American Foxhound - classic American scent hound, tall in build, keen sense of smell, outstanding stamina and independent temperament.

American Foxhound - one of the oldest hunting dog breeds in the United States. It stands out with its tall stature, well-proportioned, muscular body, keen sense of smell and good endurance, suitable for the mountainous terrain of North America.

Although American Foxhound is not popular in Vietnam at present, they are highly appreciated by hunting enthusiasts and working dogs around the world for their accurate tracking ability and good working ability.

In today's article, let's explore in dog breed detail the origin, physical characteristics, habits and price of American foxhounds!

Origin of American Fox Terrier

Learn about the origins of the American Foxhound.

The American Foxhound is one of the oldest breeds of hunting dogs in the United States. They are descended from European scent hounds, specifically the English Foxhound, which was brought to North America in the 17th century.

American Foxhound Development and Recognition:

• In the early 18th century, Americans began crossbreeding European hunting dogs to create a breed suited to the dense forest terrain and climate of North America.
• In particular, George Washington - the first president of the United States was instrumental in developing the American foxhound breed.
• By the early 19th century, the American Foxhound breed had become clearly defined, with distinct characteristics from the English Foxhound.
• In 1886, the AKC officially recognized the American Foxhound as a purebred breed.

Physical characteristics of the American Fox Terrier

American Foxhound with tall appearance and characteristic white - black - brown tricolor coat.

The American Foxhound is known as a tall, elegant hunting dog with a muscular body and a distinctive tri-colored coat. Learn more about the appearance of this breed below.

Size :

• Height: Males about 56 - 64 cm, females about 53 - 61 cm
• Weight: Males about 30 - 34 kg, females about 29 - 32 kg
• Body: Tall, muscular, toned, slim, deep chest, straight back, slim waist

Head and face :

• Long, narrow, slightly arched skull
• Long, square muzzle, black and broad nose, wide nostrils for better sniffing
• Ears are long, thin, soft and close to the cheeks.
• Round, large eyes, often brown or amber in color, look very intelligent and gentle.

Legs, tail & gait:

• Long, straight, sinewy and muscular legs, strong feet, well adapted to mountainous terrain.
• Tail of moderate length, slightly curved upwards, not curled
• Graceful, decisive and persistent gait

Fur and fur color :

• Short, smooth, close-fitting hair, very easy to care for
• The most common coat color is tricolor with three colors white - black - brown, or monochrome, two colors,... In general, the color is diverse because the breed standard does not limit the coat color.

American Fox Terrier Temperament & Behavior

American Fox Terriers are very sociable.

Let's learn in detail about the habits and typical behaviors of American foxhounds to see if they are different from other scent hounds.

Scent hound

The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that hunts by smell, so they have a super sensitive nose, able to follow scents from a distance even if the scent is many hours old.

When they are so focused on their scent and chasing their prey, they often ignore your commands. This is also the most typical instinct of this breed.

Independence and autonomy

American Foxhounds were bred to hunt in groups without close human supervision, so they have an independent personality and do not depend much on their owners.

This leads to the American Fox Terrier being less attached to its owner - unlike other breeds of dogs. Therefore, you also need to have an early training plan to help this dog be more obedient.

Active and need regular exercise

The American Foxhound is a highly durable hunting dog because it was originally bred for hunting in mountainous and dense forests, so it has a very high need for exercise and can run and jump for many hours a day without feeling tired.

Even if they are kept in captivity for long periods of time and do not get enough exercise, they will become bored, irritable and even become destructive.

Sociable, not wary of strangers

American Foxhounds are used to hunting in packs, so they get along well with other dogs, and are not even wary of strangers. They rarely bark for no reason, so this breed is not suitable for being a watchdog or guard dog.

Bark loudly with a distinctive sound

Like other scent hounds, the American Foxhound has a loud, far-reaching bark and will actively bark when it smells a strange scent to warn.

If you don't train them from a young age, this barking will definitely cause a lot of trouble for people around them.

Distinguishing American Foxhound from Beagle

Distinguishing between Beagle and American Foxhound.

Nowadays, many people confuse American Foxhound and Beagle because they are both scent hounds and have similar appearance. Let's find out how to distinguish between these two dog breeds.

Are American Fox Terriers popular in Vietnam?

American Foxhounds are not commonly raised in Vietnam and are not even present in the pet dog breeding community in our country for the following specific reasons:

• American Foxhounds are large, have long legs and need a lot of space to run around - this is not suitable for townhouses and apartments in Vietnam.
• American Foxhounds are not suitable for regular pet dogs because they are not expressive and live independently.
• In Vietnam, very few dog farms import American Foxhound breeds, so the source of breeds in our country is very limited or even non-existent.

American Fox Terrier Price on International Market

Let's find out the price list of American foxhounds on the international market to see how much this dog breed is being sold for, is it expensive?

Note: Currently, there is no dog farm in Vietnam that breeds American Foxhound, so if you want to raise this breed of dog, you must import it directly from abroad. Therefore, there will be additional costs such as: transportation fees, quarantine fees, initial care fees, pet import permits, etc.

Interesting Facts About American Foxhound Dogs

Below are some interesting facts about the American Foxhound. Let's find out together to see if you really understand everything about this unique scent hound breed.

• Although bred to hunt on land, the American Foxhound is a natural swimmer thanks to its outstanding stamina and endurance.
• On average, an American Foxhound female usually gives birth to 5 - 7 puppies per litter, but in 1944, an American Foxhound gave birth to 23 healthy puppies in just one litter - this also set a Guinness record.
• The American Foxhound was bred to accompany horses during hunting.
• Unlike many other scent hound breeds, the American Foxhound rarely drools due to its compact muzzle with no excess skin.
• The American Foxhound was chosen as the “official dog” of the state of Virginia (USA) - where they were developed.

Beautiful American Fox Terrier Pictures

Below are some pictures of the American Foxhound, which stands out with its tall, muscular body and characteristic short, smooth tri-colored coat. Let's admire more to fully appreciate the wild beauty and bravery of this American foxhound breed!

The American fox terrier is resting.

Super cute American Foxhound puppies.

The adorable face of an American Foxhound.

An American fox terrier is competing in a dog show.

Image of an American fox terrier with a majestic stance.

The American Foxhound with its distinctive tri-colored coat.

The American Fox Terrier is playing with the Labrador.

Through the content that dogbreed.wiki shared in the above article, it can be seen that the American Foxhound is not only an excellent scent hound but also a pride in the development of the breed in the United States. If you are looking to learn about unique scent hounds or a strong companion, the American Foxhound is a choice worth considering.

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