General History : Distinguished from their English
cousins by their finer bones, more leg length and more angulated
hindquarters. The American Foxhound was not bred to be a family pet,
but if well socialized as a young pup they will adapt to family
life.
American Foxhounds have a tendency to want to roam, but will adapt
to their environment if properly cared for. Favored as a hunting dog
they have a keen nose and a remarkable talent to instinctively bark
on the fox's trail. American Foxhounds are exceptionally athletic
and are very willing to work.
Foxhounds have very much improved in looks during the past
five-and-twenty years, and unquestionably they are quite as good in
the field or better.
