The American Foxhound: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding

Download or read book The American Foxhound: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding written by Michael Stonewood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that has a similar ancestral background to the English Foxhound. The breed was developed to be a scent hound with the primary focus of hunting foxes on their scent alone. The breed is known to have originated in the states of Maryland and Virginia, and is still the state dog of Virginia. The breed has a very musical and loud howl that can be heard for miles. The aided in the dogs desirability as a scent hound. However it also means that the American Foxhound is not suited well to city-living due to the fact that its howl is likely to disturb neighbors. The breed has a close, hard hound coat of a medium length. There are no standardized colorations for the American Foxhound as the breed was developed for practical hunting purposes rather than aesthetic purposes. However the most common coat colorations are: white, tan and black. The breed is known to be docile, affectionate and loving. They make perfect pets for households with small children and other small animals. The breed is known to be wary of strangers at first, but will warm up to people quickly. The breed is highly energetic and will need to be exercised properly to avoid them developing any destructive, hyper active, habits due to an abundance of energy. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a American Foxhound's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your American Foxhound, raising your American Foxhound from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The American Foxhound: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your American Foxhound," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time American Foxhound owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an American Foxhound and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'