🐕 Chiens

American Foxhound

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fait Amusant

American Foxhounds were bred by George Washington, who imported English Foxhounds and crossed them with French hounds.

Medium to large scent hound with long legs and deep chest. Friendly, independent, and excellent pack hunter.

🏷️ Race

American Foxhound

💭 Tempérament

Friendly, independent, loyal, gentle, sociable

📏 Taille

Large (27-32 kg)

⏳ Espérance de vie

11-13 years

🎨 Couleurs

Tricolor (black, white, tan), red and white, lemon and white

🌍 Origine

USA, 17th century — descended from English Foxhounds

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — needs significant exercise and space

🍽️ Alimentation

Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions

✓ Groupe FCI

Group 6

✓ Section FCI

Scent Hounds and Related Breeds

✓ Numéro FCI

303