Foxhound


A foxhound is a type of large hunting hound bred for strong hunting instincts, great energy, and, like all scent hounds, a keen sense of smell. In fox hunting, the foxhound's namesake, packs of foxhounds track quarry, followed—usually on horseback—by the hunters, sometimes for several miles at a stretch; moreover, foxhounds also sometimes guard sheep and houses.
There are different breeds of foxhound, each often called simply Foxhound in their native countries:
The American Masters of Foxhounds Association recognizes these breeds of foxhounds:
American, Penn-Marydel, English, and Crossbred foxhounds.
The International Foxhound Association was created in 2012 for the international promotion the Foxhound as a breed.

Most common causes of death

Most common causes of death among Foxhound puppies are respiratory disease, anorexia and dehydration, skin disorders, gastrointestinal disease, and myocardial infarction.

Disposition

Foxhounds generally display a greatly energetic and protective temperament. Free-spirited and audacious, Foxhounds rely on self driven exploration to satisfy their drive for the unknown. Foxhounds are unbreakably mirthful, especially in a family setting.

Registrations

In 2005, the American Kennel Club reported that the English and American Foxhounds were their least and fourth least registered breeds in North America with 22 and 44 registrations, respectively; the top registered breed, the Labrador Retriever, had 137,867 registrations during the same year.

Notable foxhounds