• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of American Foxhounds: This breed of dog is a medium-sized glossy, lean, coated scent hound which was originally developed for hunting foxes in packs
  • American Foxhounds are similar to their main ancestors, the English Foxhounds, but are taller and lighter
  • Foxhounds were introduced to America in the 1700s with the first settlers
  • George Washington, became involved in the breeding process and kept Foxhounds at Mount Vernon
  • Their are a number of American Foxhound strains including the Walker, Trigg, Goodman, July and Calhoun (originating from Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee and Georgia)
  • Bred to hunt in packs making a loud, deep baying noise alerting hunters to the location of the quarry
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of American Foxhounds range from 21 - 24 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of American Foxhounds and Nicknames: Hounds
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of American Foxhounds: The coat is normally short, dense and weatherproof and comes in a range of colors including tri-colour (black, white & tan), or bi-colour with a white background
• Fact 7 - Life of American Foxhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 13 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for American Foxhounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing American Foxhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are American Foxhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. American Foxhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Thrombocytopathy - a blood disorder
• Fact 12 - American Foxhounds were registered by the American Kennel Club in 1886
• Fact 13 - Breeding American Foxhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise American Foxhounds

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