I've seen some pictures and I've know some information, and I've fallen in love with American Foxhounds. If anyone has any information or has ever had a Foxhound, I'd like to know. Everything, how much they eat, how much they release, daily exercise, genetic diseases, history, etc. Nice stories about them would be great too.

Some day I might want to hatch them, not on an extreme scale, but maybe with two or three b*tches and a dog or two, meaning an occaisional...

A: Foxhounds are not typically kept as pets. They are mainly kept in packs outside. Please don't even consider breeding them. There are already so many unwanted pets that are euthanized run-of-the-mill.

I needfulness to take a quiz where we have to identify dogs of the Hound Group. We are provided with a picture and that's it. I have every dog of the Hound Group memorized, but I am having disquiet with the American Foxhound and the English Foxhound. Basically the only noticeable difference is that the English Foxhounds have somewhat thicker, stronger looking legs. Are there any other prominent differences that I should take note of?

A: I absolutely like American Foxhounds, they always seem stringier and taller in pictures, while English Foxhounds are more blocky. It's much easier to tell if you put the two pictures next to each other.

A: Temperment
The American Foxhound is amiable, affectionate, gentle and loving at home, but also a brave and intense warrior in the hunt. They are excellent with children and get along well with other dogs because of their throng-hunting background, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets. Friendliness to strangers varies widely. Some are very chummy; some are protective. This breed can be difficult to housebreak. Be aware, the American Foxhound will take off after an interesting...