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The American Foxhound is sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving at a home. As with all hounds they need careful training, constant socialization, and owners who are willing to give them ample exercise: a bored foxhound will find ways to keep themselves entertained and can be very destructive, some examples of destruction include everything from scratching at doors to tearing apart objects.
Being rather long, they have the ability to take things from counter-tops. If routine walks are not an option, access to a secure yard is a good alternative; however the best option would be constant access via a dog door and a secure yard.
Intelligent creatures as they are, many foxhounds quickly learn to open gates or scale small fences to go wandering. While on the hunt the foxhound is a warrior, once a scent is picked up he or she will follow it neglecting any commands. Because their hunting instinct is strong they should never be trusted off-lead.
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American Foxhound Facts
| Name: | American Foxhound |
| Origin: | North America |
| Average Size: | 63cm (25in) |
| Average Weight: | 29kg (65lbs) |
| Average Life Span: | 13 years |
| Group: | Hound |
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| Colour: | Black, White, Tan |
| Average Litter Size: | 7 |
| Temperament: | Sweet, Kind, Loyal and Loving |
| Training: | Should be trained from an early age and training should be careful and obedience based |
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