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Bloodhound vs American Foxhound
Compare Bloodhound and American Foxhound side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bloodhound
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 72 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
40 – 54 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
7 – 9 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
1/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Bloodhound
Great with kids
High energy
Giant
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large, powerful scent hound, famous for its exceptional tracking ability. Gentle, calm, and affectionate at home, it can be stubborn and independent when following a scent. Slow to mature, it needs patient training, secure fencing, and plenty of scent‑based mental exercise.
About American Foxhound
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