The American
Foxhound is similar to its English cousin, but has been
bred to be lighter and taller, have a keener sense of
smell, and to be even faster in the chase. It is a large,
handsome hound with straight-boned and long front legs.
Its head is long with a bit of a domed, large skull.
Its broad and pendant ears frame the face. The eyes
are brown or hazel and are large and wide-set with a
sweet, imploring expression. It carries its tail cheerfully
with a slight upward curve, like a sickle. The coat
is short and hard and can be various colors.
