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American Foxhound

1650 to 1886United StatesScent hound
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

American Foxhound at a glance

Origin
Virginia, United States
Appeared
1650 to 1886 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Large
Life span
11 to 13 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, UKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 303

The name. American development of the English foxhound used for hunting foxes.

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland

Family and relatives

Descends from

English Foxhound, Grand Bleu de Gascogne

Gave rise to

Black and Tan Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound, Trigg Hound

Sister breeds

American English Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound, Redbone Coonhound, Dumfriesshire Hound

Same family: Scent Hound

Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Same time, same continent

Havanese, Newfoundland, American English Coonhound, American Leopard Hound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany

Place in time

The American Foxhound appears 1650 to 1886 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the American Foxhound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany