American Foxhound is sweet, kind, loyal, and loving at home. They can make fine pets, but as with all hounds they need careful training, excellent socialization and owners that are willing to give them ample exercise. Like Greyhounds, they can live successfully in city apartments, but they require regular opportunities to exercise. They cannot be expected to act like retrievers, because though affectionate, they are independent by nature. On the hunt the foxhound is a warrior. Once a scent is picked up, the foxhound will follow it, neglectful of commands.

and about health issue, This breed is not generally a breed that carries genetic disorders. Overfeeding these dogs can easily cause them to gain weight. A minor health risk in American Foxhounds is thrombocytopathy, or platelet disease. While dysplasia was largely unknown in Foxhounds, it is beginning to crop up occasionally, along with some eye issues. It is not typical or customary for Foxhound breeders to screen for any heriditary disorders at this time.

The breed’s lifespan is generally 10-13 years.

The American Foxhound is an energetic breed. It needs plenty of exercise, for example, a fairly long walk followed by a game of fetch.

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