The Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound
is an American dog breed and one of
four foxhound breeds. In the 18th century it was crossbred with the Bloodhound,
and gave rise to the Black and Tan Coonhound. It is good for fox hunting.
Characteristics
The
American foxhounds are lighter, taller and more agile than the English ones.
They can grow to a height of 21-25 inches and can weigh between 65 and 75
pounds. These dogs have a keen sense of smell and are faster than other hounds.
They are large dogs with long, straight-boned front legs and a large skull with
pendant ears which frame the face. The ears are wide and flat to the head. The
eyes are wide set and large with a friendly and intelligent expression. The
tail is set moderately high with a slight upward curve and the coat is hard and
short, and as the name suggests, a combination of black and tan on a white
base. These dogs are not suitable to apartment living because they need a lot
of exercise and also tend to put on weight easily. Otherwise, they are fairly
healthy and not plagued by genetic disorders involving the hip and bones. Their
life span is about 10–12 years. This breed has a friendly, pleasant, loyal and
reliable temperament.
Care
Due to the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound's energetic temperament, it requires a lot of exercise and room. If this is not provided, it could become destructive in order to entertain itself. This can also be prevented with careful, patient training. These dogs also need socialization outside, and are not suitable for apartment living.
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