A foxhound is a type of large hunting hound bred for strong hunting instincts, great energy, and, like all scent hounds, a keen sense of smell. In fox hunting, the foxhound's namesake, packs of foxhounds track quarry, followed—usually on horseback—by the hunters, sometimes for several miles at a stretch; moreover, foxhounds also sometimes guard sheep and houses.
There are different breeds of foxhound, each often called simply Foxhound in their native countries:
American Foxhound
English Foxhound
Dumfriesshire Hound
Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
Welsh HoundThe American Masters of Foxhounds Association recognizes these breeds of foxhounds:
American, Penn-Marydel, English, and Crossbred foxhounds.