American Foxhound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The American Foxhound originated in the U.S.A. and is classified by the FCI in Group 6 (Scenthounds and related breeds).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 23 to 28 inches for dogs and 21 to 26 inches for bitches (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI height is 22 to 25 inches (56 to 63,5 cm) for males and 21 to 24 inches (53 to 61 cm) for females (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a close, hard hound coat of medium length (AKC; FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any color is permitted (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are large, set well apart, soft and houndlike in expression, of brown or hazel color (AKC).