American Foxhound

FCI 303 . Large-sized Hounds

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "American Foxhound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Fox hound, American, better known as American Foxhound It is a breed of dog that is very close to the English Foxhound, are hounds, dogs that are guided by smell to hunt foxes.

In 1650, Robert Brooke, brought for the administration of the British colony that was North America a pack of hunting dogs, which became the root of many of the North American hunting dog lines. These dogs remained in the Brooke family about 300 years.

George Washington received fox hunting dogs, French, as the Great Gascony Blue as a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette.

Many of the dogs Washington already owned were descendants of the Brooke family., so when he crossed them with the French, the race began to develop until it reached the present American Foxhound.

While the norms of the standard require that the American Foxhound what de 53 to 64 cm in height to the cross, and despite between 29 to 34 kg, Many specimens are, structurally, bigger, females always, slightly smaller than males.

Some breeders have theorized that the variation in height with respect to the standard, It is due to the considerably improved diet the dogs receive currently. Let's not forget that the breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 (and there the standard was set...), and back then it was a common and traditional practice to feed the Foxhound with a diet they called "dog bread", it was a variant of bread made with cornmeal.

Continuing with the physical characteristics, the Foxhound has long legs, lines of bony. His chest is quite narrow. It has a long snout and large skull, dome shaped. He's a big ear... Yes, He has floppy ears like his first cousins ​​and hazel eyes. (or brown) they are big and bright.

The coat is short and rough. In general, they are very similar to the Beagle, only that foot can be seen that they are taller and larger. Usually have four colors: red, black, and fire, or bluish, They also have white parts.

They tend to throw a good amount of hair in the time of molt, but a weekly brushing will prevent that the sofa is decorated…

The American Foxhound is sweet, friendly, loyal and very affectionate in a house. As with all dogs need a careful training, constant socialization, and one owners who are willing to do enough exercise with your pet!

One Foxhound bored will find by itself, the ways to have fun, and and can be very destructive, Some examples of destruction include, from scratches on doors, destruction of objects found in your path, as toilet paper, for example, as it is very mischievous and, to be quite long, they are able to pick up things of furniture…

If you can not establish a routine walks, Well, at least it would be good if the animal had access to a safe patio, where you can spend your energy, is a good alternative. But, We insist that, the walks, games should be part of your daily life.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 303
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds
• Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – AKC – Hound ⓘ

United States

07.08.1998

Use:

With working trial.

General appearance:

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Head:

Medium long, slightly domed in occiput.

• Skull : Wide and full.
• Depression links (Stop) : Moderately defined.

facial region:

• Snout : Good length, straight and square cut.
• Eyes : Large, well separated placement, with typical bloodhound expression; soft look, gentle and nice; brown or hazelnut color.
• Ears : Rather low implantation, so long that, extended, reach almost to the tip of the nose; texture fine; sufficiently wide and almost lacking erectile capacity; hang close to the head with the leading edge slightly turned towards the cheeks; the tips are rounded.

Neck:

Rises freely and lightly over the shoulders, strong in substance but not heavy, medium long; clean throat, no skin folds; but a slight wrinkle under the angle of the jaw is allowed.

Body:

• Back : Moderately long, robust and muscular.
• Pork loin : Wide and slightly arched.
• Breast : Must be deep, giving space for the lungs; narrower in proportion to its depth than the chest of the English Foxhound; a circumference of 71 cm. (28 inches) is considered optimal in a specimen of 58 cm. (23 inches) height.
• Ribs : Well arched, the hindquarters well extended back.
• Flank : A flank of 7,6 cm. (3 inches) confers elasticity.

Tail:

Moderately high insertion, high carried, but never forward on the back; slightly curved and with a very sparse fringe of hair.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Straight, with good bones.

• Shoulder : Oblique, crisp and muscular, neither heavy nor loaded, that give the impression of freedom of movement with great activity and strength.
• Metacarpus : Short, straight.
• Previous feet : of fox; well arched fingers; strong nails; hard, full pads.

LATER MEMBERS :

• Hips and thighs : Strong and muscular, ensuring a powerful thrust.
• Knees: Strong and low-set.
• Warm-tarsal joints : Solid, symmetrical and moderately angled.
• Hind feet : Compact and strong.

Movement:

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Mantle

HAIR : Medium long, thick, hard texture typical of bloodhound.

COLOR : Any color is allowed.

Size and weight:

• Males should not measure less than 56 cm. (22 flea) not more than 63,5 cm. (25 inches);
• females should not measure less than 53 cm. (21 inches) not more than 61 cm. (24 inches).

Measurement should be done with the dog in a natural position, with the limbs well under the body; is taken at the level of the cross.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Very flat skull, narrow at the top, too above- dice.
• Roman nose, the raised, giving the nasal bridge a concave shape.
• Long and pointed snout, or very short, sharply cut under the eyes.
• Small eyes, sharp-eyed like a Terrier, or prominent and bulging.
• High set ears, short, or with a tendency to rise above its insertion point.
• Thick collar, short or rough; worn at the same height as the top of the shoulders Throat with double chin or skin folds.
• Very long back, convex or defeated.
• Flat and narrow spine.
• Excessively wide or shallow chest.
• Flat ribs.
• Long tail, curved in the shape of a handle or inclined from birth forward. Rat tail. Total absence of fringe hair.
• Twisted forelimbs.
• Shoulder blades straight and vertical.
• Elbows turned outward.
• Carpal joint deviated forward or backward.
• Cow tibio-tarsal joints or very straight.
• Long feet, fingers apart, crushed.
• Lack of muscles and drive.
• Short hair, thin or smooth in texture.

SCALE OF POINTS

points

Head

• Skull 5
• Snout 5
• Eyes 5
• Ears 5

20

Tips

Former members 10

Hip, thighs and post limbs. 10

Pies 15

35

Body

• Neck 5
• Shoulders and chest 15
• Back, tenderloin and ribs 15

35

Fur and tail

• Fur 5
• Tail 5

10
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TOTAL 100

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Foxhound (English).
2. Foxhound (French).
3. Foxhound (German).
4. Foxhound americano, Cachorro americano Urrador (Portuguese).
5. Foxhound americano, Perro de caza de zorros americano (español).