american foxhound
Definition
Noun: 1. A breed of dog: An American breed of foxhound, which is a type of dog specifically developed and used for hunting foxes. 2. A hunting dog: A dog of this breed is characterized by its use in hunting, capable of working effectively both in groups (packs) and alone (individually).
Usage
The term "American Foxhound" is a proper noun used to name a specific breed. It is typically used in contexts related to dogs, hunting, dog shows, and animal breeds. * It is often preceded by articles like "the" or "an" when referring to the breed in general or a specific dog. * It can be used in both singular and plural forms ("an American Foxhound," "two American Foxhounds").
Examples
- General Reference:
- Specific Instance:
- Plural Form: American Foxhounds were used in the hunt.*
- Usage in Description:
Advanced Usage
- Breed Standard Context: In dog shows and kennel clubs, "American Foxhound" refers to a dog that meets the official breed standard set by organizations like the American Kennel Club (AKC).
- The judge evaluated the American Foxhound against the breed standard.
Variants and Related Words
- Foxhound (noun): The general category of hunting dogs to which the American Foxhound belongs. Other types include the English Foxhound.
- The American Foxhound is a specific type of foxhound.
- Hound (noun): A broader category of hunting dogs that use sight or scent to track game.
- The American Foxhound is a scent hound.
Synonyms
- Hunting dog: A general term for dogs used in hunting.
- Scent hound: A type of hound that primarily uses its sense of smell to track prey. (This describes the American Foxhound's method of hunting.)
Related Phrases
- Pack hound: A dog that hunts in a group. (This describes one of the American Foxhound's capabilities.)
- Field trial: A competition for hunting dogs to demonstrate their skills. American Foxhounds may participate in these.
- The American Foxhound excelled in the field trial.
Noun
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an American breed of foxhounds used for hunting both in packs and individually
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