LargeHound Group

American Foxhound

The American Foxhound descends from English Foxhounds imported to Virginia in 1650 by Robert Brooke, later refined with French and Irish hound imports.

Calculate American Foxhound age

Lifespan12 yrrange 11–13

SizeLargeHound Group

Weight60–70 lb27.2–31.8 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the American Foxhound

The American Foxhound descends from English Foxhounds imported to Virginia in 1650 by Robert Brooke, later refined with French and Irish hound imports. Lankier and faster than the English Foxhound; AKC recognition dates to 1886, but the breed remains primarily a working pack hound.

Aging

How American Foxhounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 11-13 years. Hip dysplasia, chronic ear infections, and thrombocytopathy (a platelet function defect documented in working packs) define late-life concerns for this field-bred scent hound.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 12 yr · range 11–13 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 60–70 lb(27.2–31.8 kg)
Height: 21–25 in(53.3–63.5 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: Black White & TanWhite Black & TanWhiteWhite & RedWhite & CreamBlack Brown & WhiteBlueTanBrown White & TanRed

Temperament

How American Foxhounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

sweet-temperedkindindependentloyal

Energy
4/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
5/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; working pack population surveys..
Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy; working-field exposure..
Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Obesity
Description and veterinary guidance for Obesity land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pack-hound feeding patterns when kept as companion..