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Houndlarge🌍 United Statesfox-hunting scent hound
American Foxhound
Sweet, independent, active, good-natured
Popularity
720
American-bred foxhunter; lighter build, musical voice, needs plentiful exercise.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
close, hard, hound coat of medium length
Colors
tricolor, red and white, lemon and white
Male height
23–25 in
Female height
21–24 in
Male weight
60–70 lb
Female weight
45–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
5
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
