American foxhound

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one of an American breed of medium-sized dogs having a smooth, glossy coat usually black, tan, and white in color, a square-cut muzzle, hanging ears, and a moderately high-set tail, used for hunting both in packs or individually, tailing the game by scent.

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First recorded in 1890–95

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Danny’s test says he’s one-quarter beagle and various amounts Aussie, husky, American foxhound, harrier and “too many other breeds to list out.’

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He bred his black-and-tan hounds with French hounds to increase the size of their offspring, and the American foxhound was born.

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And most of us aren’t likely to run into a harrier, a Norwegian Lundehund, an American foxhound or an otterhound any time soon.

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And most of us aren't likely to run into a harrier, a Norwegian Lundehund, an American foxhound or an otterhound any time soon.

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In the sport of fox hunting, the dogs — which are a breed called American foxhound — are referred to only as “hounds.”

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