Breed guide
American Foxhound
George Washington's breed. Musical, pack-oriented, needs miles of running. America's rarest popular hound.
AKC Rank
#175
Size
large (60-70 lbs)
Life Expectancy
11-13 yrs
Activity
very high
Feeding a American Foxhound
America's hound. ~1,300-1,600 kcal/day. Bred to run for hours — needs serious exercise.
Key nutrients
- •high-quality protein
- •omega-3
Portion notes: Two meals daily; active hunting dogs need significantly more.
Fresh food picks for American Foxhounds
Our recommended fresh-food subscriptions for large dogs.
The Farmer's Dog
Fresh, human-grade food portioned for your dog
- •Human-grade fresh food
- •Portioned per dog
- •Vet-developed recipes
- •50% off first box
Ollie
Fresh food with both cooked and baked recipes
- •Fresh and baked recipes
- •Turkey, beef, lamb, chicken proteins
- •Custom portions
- •60% off first box
Nom Nom
Restaurant-quality fresh food with microbiome testing
- •Pre-portioned pouches
- •Vet-formulated
- •Microbiome testing available
- •50% off first order
Spot & Tango
Fresh or UnKibble — whole-food nutrition, your choice
- •Fresh or UnKibble options
- •Human-grade ingredients
- •Shelf-stable storage option
- •50% off first order
First-year cost
What a American Foxhound actually costs year one
Breed-specific estimate based on size, health concerns, and grooming needs. Excludes purchase/adoption fees (highly variable).
First-year total
$3,835-$7,250
Ongoing years run $2,940-$5,350 (no gear + training one-times).
Food (year one)
Fresh food subscription
$2,400-$3,650
Gear (one-time)
Crate, bed, harness, bowls, toys
$420-$600
Vet care
Wellness + breed-specific
$540-$1,100
Grooming
low grooming needs
$0-$120
Training
Puppy class + supplies
$225-$750
Supplements
Breed-matched, optional
$0-$480
Other first-year
Vaccines, neuter, DNA test
$250-$550
Pet insurance (estimate)
Not included above — shown for planning. Breed-risk adjusted.
$713-$1,247/yr
Estimates based on US market averages for large dogs. Your costs will vary with lifestyle and region.
Supplements for American Foxhounds
Matched to this breed's common health concerns. All NASC-sealed.
Cosequin (Nutramax)
The #1 vet-recommended joint supplement
- •#1 vet-recommended
- •NASC Quality Seal
- •Glucosamine + chondroitin
- •Clinically studied
Supplements support — they don't treat or cure disease. Talk to your vet for anything clinical.
Health concerns to watch
Bred to hunt in packs for hours — needs MASSIVE daily exercise.
Musical bay carries for miles — not for neighbors who value quiet.
One of America's oldest breeds (George Washington bred them).
Generally very healthy.
Gear for American Foxhounds
Breed-size-appropriate picks. Links go to Amazon.
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Training for American Foxhounds
Matched to American Foxhound temperament (independent, easy-going, sweet).
GoodPup
1-on-1 virtual dog training with certified trainers
- •1-on-1 live video sessions
- •Certified trainers
- •Custom per-dog plan
- •Weekly structure
BAXTER & Bella
Online puppy training program, lifetime access
- •Lifetime membership
- •Self-paced video lessons
- •Puppy + adult content
- •Behavior troubleshooting
Dogo
App-based training with daily structure
- •App-based daily plans
- •AI-guided feedback
- •Affordable monthly cost
- •Trick training library
GPS trackers for American Foxhounds
Size-appropriate picks for tracking, activity monitoring, and escape alerts.
Fi
Smart collar with GPS + activity tracking
- •Real-time GPS
- •Activity + sleep tracking
- •Escape alerts
- •3-month battery
Tractive
Affordable GPS tracker with unlimited range
- •Attaches to any collar
- •Worldwide GPS coverage
- •Activity monitoring
- •Budget-friendly
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Wisdom Panel
Breed identification + health screening
- •350+ breeds
- •Genetic health insights
- •Budget-friendly option
- •Fast results
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