american foxhound

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american foxhound

An American Foxhound stands alert in a grassy field.

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.
american foxhound

An American Foxhound stands alert in a grassy field.

Noun
  1. an American breed of foxhounds used for hunting both in packs and individually

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