American foxhound is a medium-sized hunting dog. It is trained to hunt foxes by following the scent they leave on the ground. Hounds can be trained to hunt singly or in packs of 15 or 20. Most hunt clubs use packs of foxhounds. American foxhounds are trained to run competitively at field trials. They are well known for their speed, endurance, and stamina in the field.
Foxhounds are usually white, with different-sized patches of black or tan or both. But a foxhound can be almost any color. The American foxhound stands from 21 to 25 inches (53 to 64 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weighs 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms). It has well-shaped legs, hard muscles, a long tail, ears that hang down, and a distinctive bark. See also English foxhound.
