How long does a American Foxhound live?

The listed lifespan for a American Foxhound is 11–13 years.

How tall is a American Foxhound?

The listed height for a American Foxhound is 22–25 in (male), 21–24 in (female).

Is a American Foxhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a American Foxhound is 5 out of 5.

When is a American Foxhound full grown?

The growth size band for a American Foxhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

American Foxhound

American Foxhound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 65–70 lb (male), 60–65 lb (female), height is 22–25 in (male), 21–24 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Easy-going, Sweet-tempered.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

American Foxhound dog — Photo: daveynin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan11–13 years

Weight65–70 lb (male), 60–65 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

22–25 in (male), 21–24 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 65 lb is about 5.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 188 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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