American foxhound

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of American foxhound¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

He held the organizational meeting of the American Foxhound Club at Burrland in 1912.

From Washington Post

The list goes on and on, stretching all the way back to George Washington, who cared for no fewer than 36 hounds, and who, in addition to being a founding father of the United States, was the founding breeder of the American foxhound.

From Salon

But last year’s scarcest breed was the venerable American foxhound, part of the AKC’s roster since 1886.

From Washington Times

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.’

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post