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| Breed: American Foxhound |
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| Height: The American Foxhound is about 21-25 inches tall. |
| Weight: The American Foxhound weighs between 65-75 lbs. |
| Colors: The American Foxhound can be any color. |
| General Appearance: The American Foxhound has a coat that is close, hard, and medium in length. This dog breed is seen in all colors, but the most common are tan and white, gold and white, and black and white. |
| Temperment: The American Foxhound is active and friendly. This dog breed is great with children and other dogs. |
| Care: The American Foxhound needs minimal grooming of their short coat. Brush the dog occasionally and bathe the dog when necessary. |
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| Training: The American Foxhound needs obedience training as a puppy; they are smart and inquisitive, and have to be taught how to stay out of trouble. This dog breed can be stubborn and independent, but the dog also likes to learn and to solve problems, so training can be fun for them and their owners. The American Foxhound loves their owners unconditionally and want to please them. |
| Activity: The American Foxhound has a high energy level. This dog breed requires daily exercise. |
| Life Span: The American Foxhound lives an average life of 12-13 years. |
| Litter Size: The American Foxhound has an average litter of 5-7 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The American Foxhound originated in the USA. |
| Brief History: The American Foxhound is descended from the English Foxhound. They were brought into the United States by Robert Brooke in the 1650's. The dogs were later crossed with other British and French hounds and used to chase fox, coyote and deer. George Washington was a great fancier of the American Foxhound dog breed and kept a famous pack of dogs at Mount Vernon. |
| Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 6), KC (GB), UKC |
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