GSV Foxhounds Hounds

"Winifred"
Champion Crossbred Bitch
Bryn Mawr Hound Show
1928

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THE AMERICAN FOXHOUND

History
The American foxhound was developed in colonial America, using the English foxhound as its base. Irish and French bloodlines were introduced to the breed thought to attribute to the breeds refinement. The United Kennel Club recognized the American foxhound in 1905.

Head and Skull
The head is fairly long. The skull is slightly domed at the occiput or back of the head. The cranium is broad and full. The straight, square cut muzzle is of fair length. The stop is moderately defined.

Eyes
The large eyes are brown or hazel in color. They are set well apart, and have a soft, hound-like expression that is gentle and pleading.

Ears
The ears are set on moderately low, absent of lift, and set close to the head, with the forward edge slightly in-turning to the cheek. They are long enough that if drawn out they almost reach the tip of the nose. The fairly broad ears are round at the tip.

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Neck
The clean, medium length neck rises free and light from the shoulders. It is strong in substance, but not loaded. A slight wrinkle below the angle of the jaw is allowed.

Forequarters
The straight forelegs have a fair amount of bone. The elbow point straight back, being neither in nor out. The short pasterns are straight.

Body
The clean, muscular, sloping shoulders convey the idea of freedom and action combined with activity and strength. The moderately long back is muscular and strong. The broad loins are slightly arched. The chest is deep to allow for lung space, but narrower in proportion to depth than that of the English foxhound. A 23- inch hound having a 28-inch girth is ideal. A three-inch flank allows for well-sprung ribs: the back ribs extending well back.

Hindquarters
The strong, muscular hips and thighs provide abundant propelling power.

Hind Legs
The firm, strong stifles are well let down. The firm symmetrical hocks are moderately bent.

Feet
The close, firm, fox-like feet have full, hard pads, well ¥arched toes and strong nails.

Tail
The tail is set moderately high. It is carried gaily with a slight curve, but is not turned forward over the back.

Coat
The close, hard Hound coat is of medium length. The tail has a very slight brush.

Color
Any color is acceptable

Height
Height is measured at the point of the withers with the Hound standing in a natural position with its feet well under. Height ranges are: Males not under 22" or over 25", Bitches not under 21"or over 24"

Reference: United Kennel Club: American Foxhound