Although developed as a hunting animal, the American Foxhound is now in high demand as a family pet. Incidentally, this breed is sociable, affectionate and easy to maintain, which is why it became popular easily. In fact, this pet does not like to be alone at home.

That is, if you tend to spend long periods of time outside, this may not be the ideal dog for you. So, want to see more characteristics of the American Foxhound puppy before you buy a puppy? Read on to find out all about their behavior, personality, and health. Check out!

Well, the American Foxhound dog breed has its origins in the 18th century when the first English settlers came to the Americas. In this sense, families brought copies of the English Foxhound, in addition to a traditional sport, fox hunting. Soon, the nobility joined the hunt and these dogs became quite popular.

Incidentally, the race soon mixed and some patterns of its English ancestor changed. However, this dog was already quite famous when it came to its hunting ability, with an unrivaled sense of smell! Soon, the creation of popularization of a new Foxhound pattern, the American, began.

In fact, this pet is very similar to the Beagle, in addition to differing from its English ancestor by having longer extremities. In addition, it has a medium muzzle, with large, expressive eyes and triangular ears, lying on the side of the head. His expression is that of a sweet and friendly animal, which is true.

In addition, its body is athletic and muscular, facilitating its agility when hunting. It also has a broad body, strong pectorals, and a well-set, slightly arched tail. Finally, its coat is medium and thick, with a wide variety of colors and easy to maintain. That is, he doesn't usually shed a lot of hair around the house, which is a bonus!

As we have already said, the American Foxhound dog has become quite popular in the United States. However, this popularity has also spread to other countries, such as Brazil, for example. Thus, it should not be so difficult to find copies of this breed for sale.

In this sense, it is still important to verify the origin of the kennel or breeding place chosen to acquire your puppy. That's because there are clandestine places that don't respect breed standards or even the well-being of pets. That is, stay tuned and look for references and directions from the kennel to avoid headaches later!

An American Foxhound puppy is reasonably priced and can cost between R$800.00 and R$2,000.00. In fact, this variation happens according to the Pedigree, sex and ancestry of the puppy. However, avoid buying animals that deviate too much from this average, as you may end up acquiring a sick and non-standard pet.

Well, the American Foxhound is slightly larger than its English ancestor. That is, its legs are longer, thinner, giving it greater agility. In general, females of this breed range in height from 53 cm to 61 cm at the withers. Meanwhile, males measure from 56 centimeters to 63.5 centimeters.

Although they are tall dogs, these animals are not heavy. In this sense, females vary between 25kg and 32kg and males between 27kg and 34kg. Thus, the American Foxhound dog is a large animal, and may have some health problems due to its size.

For example, when older, these dogs may have hip dysplasia, which causes pain and difficulty moving. In addition, the breed can have otitis and infections due to its drooping ears. However, the breed is quite healthy and does not have specific genetic diseases.

Still, it's important to keep veterinary appointments up to date, in addition to performing routine exams regularly. In this way, you guarantee the health and well-being of your American Foxhound, which, when well cared for, can live up to 13 years. So take good care of your furry friend!

First of all, as you might have guessed, the American Foxhound is a very active dog. Due to his hunting ancestry, he has a large reserve of energy, which means he needs daily walks and physical activity to stay healthy.

In addition, this dog is very sociable, affectionate and curious, which makes it a good companion animal for families. However, if you have animals of another species, it is important to socialize them from an early age so that they get used to other pets. As a hunting dog, he may end up chasing other animals out of pure instinct.

Although it is a large dog, the American Foxhound is very adaptable and can live in apartments. However, remember that this pet is very active, which means that you will have to maintain a good exercise routine so that he remains healthy and happy.

Although the American Foxhound dog has a characteristic bark, quite loud and striking, these pets are not ideal for guard dogs. In fact, these dogs are very friendly and like to make friends, making them unsuitable for this purpose. By the way, they are excellent companion dogs, and they don't like to be alone for a long time!

That is, if you are away from home for a long period, this may not be an ideal breed to breed. So, how about meeting a dog that is very similar to the Foxhound? As we already mentioned, Beagles are dogs with a very similar personality and appearance, but smaller in size! So access our content below and learn all about the breed!