The American Fox Hound

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the foxhound, with instructions and tips for breeding, training, housing, treating diseases, and more. Including a wealth of useful and timeless information, this is a volume that is highly recommended for modern hunting enthusiasts, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Foxhound", "Breeding and Training Hounds", "Training and Hunting", "Feeding", "Kennels", "Diseases and Remedies", "The Bench Show", "Don'ts", "Glossary of Technical Terms", and "Foxhound Field Trail". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction the foxhound.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to American fox hunting, with historical details, information on notable packs, descriptions of hounds and their different types, information on famous meetings and events, and much more. This book highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of American fox hunting, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Red Fox Horn", "The Chase", "Business", "Old and Modern Hounds", "Gray Fox Horn", "George L. F. Birdsong", "'Uncle Wash' Maupin", "Birdsong and Maupin Dogs", "Letters from Famous Hunters", "'Dicks Dog'", "Jake", "Annie", "H. C. Trigg's Residence", "National Meet", "Buying and Selling", etc. This book was first published in 1890 and many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the foxhound.

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.'

A handy pocket guide to the American hunting dogs. Breeds included are Foxhound, Deerhound, Bloodhound, Beagle, Dachshund, Basset hound, Pointers, Setters, Terriers and Scotch Collies

A distinctive, regal breed of scenthound derived from the centuries-old packs of France, the English Foxhound is an uncommon choice as a family companion, especially when compared to that small foxhound we know as the Beagle. The English Foxhound, first and foremost, is a thoroughbred hunting dog, prized for his athletic ability and stamina. The chapter on the breed's history paints a romantic picture of the breed running ahead of British redcoats on the field as well as hunting alongside America's first president, George Washington. Deciding whether the English Foxhound is the right dog for you is the focus of the chapter on the breed's characteristics. This packhound is more biddable than his American cousin (the American Foxhound), though a bit larger, and requires a king's portion of exercise, socialization, and daily attention. Because the English Foxhound was bred to run for long distances in the company of other foxhounds, his nature cannot be changed, and potential owners must decide whether they have the inclination to share their lives with such an active scenthound. For owners who decide to add an English Foxhound to their families, they will discover a happy-go-lucky, friendly companion dog that adores the company of children and enjoys being involved in the family's activities.Inside this Comprehensive Owner's Guide, new owners will find a well-prepared chapter on locating a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Given the rarity of the breed, new owners will require patience to find an English Foxhound puppy (or adult), but all breeders attest that it's worth the wait. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, exercise, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on health provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.