American Foxhound

American Foxhound
American Foxhound
Common nicknames	Foxhound
Origin	United States
Traits Height Males 21–25 in (53–64 cm) Weight Males 55–71 lb (25–32 kg) Coat Short, hard Color red, tricolor, black and tan, blue Litter size 5-7 puppies Life span 10–12 years
Kennel club standards American Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Notes	State dog of Virginia
Dog (domestic dog)

The American Foxhound is a breed of dog, closely related to the English Foxhound. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent. United States Founding Father George Washington was key to the breed's early development.