American Foxhound

The roots of the American Foxhound can be traced back to 1650, when hounds bred to hunt foxes by smell were first imported from England by Robert Brooke. Descendants of Brooke’s dogs were bred with French Foxhounds which had been given as a gift from Lafayette to George Washington, creating the prototype of the modern breed. Over the next century, the American Foxhound became increasingly popular in the south, bred to chase deer and catch and kill foxes alone. They became taller, faster, and distinct from the English Foxhound. Several strains were bred to specialize as runners, pack hounds, or show dogs, such as the Walker, July, and Trigg. Pack dogs are the prototypical American Foxhound; they are fast runners and great jumpers with high stamina. Today, the American Foxhound is more popular as a working pack animal than a registered show dog. The American Foxhound is the state animal of Virginia.
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American Foxhound Dog Directory
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• American Foxhound Club, Inc.

- Newsletter, breed history, frequently asked questions, and breed standard.

• American Foxhound

- The American Kennel Club's page of breed history, description, and links.

• Walker Foxhound

- History, stud books, field trials, outdoor news, and links for a strain of the American Foxhound.
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