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Foxhound
Type of hunting dog breed / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A foxhound is a type of large hunting hound bred for strong hunting instincts, a keen sense of smell, and their bark, energy, drive, and speed.[1] 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.
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There are different breeds of foxhound, each having slightly different characteristics and appearances, and 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.[2] The International Foxhound Association was created in 2012 for the international promotion of the Foxhound as a breed.[3]