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Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound puppies for sale

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound is an American breed known for its loyal temperament. The dogs puppies for sale require considerable exercise and become bored very easily. In some cases they find things to do that the owner does not appreciate and they become a little destructive. To leave this breed alone in the house would be courting trouble. The dogs puppies for sale require much training and considerable socialization. The American Foxhound was developed for fox hunting and thus the entertainment of the landed people during the colonial times.

In 1650, one Robert Brooke imported some hunting dogs. These dogs are the ancestors of several different breeds of American hounds. According to the story, these hunting dogs were part of the Brooke family for more than 300 years. A second contributor to the creation of the Black and Tan could very well have been George Washington who received some French Foxhounds from Lafayette. These dogs puppies for sale again according to the story, were cross bred which finally created the American foxhounds that we see today. At a later time, it is believed that the bloodline of the Irish Foxhound was also bred into the American which was to increase the speed of the dog and their endurance.

While the dogs puppies for sale are very much like their English relatives, The American breed is lighter, taller and more agile than the European variety. The dogs have a super sense of smell and are considerably faster at chasing the game. The dogs are large with straight front legs. The head is domed with a large skull. The wide ears hang down to the side and swing freely. The large eyes are either brown or hazel and are set wide apart. The tail curves slightly upward but does not go over the back. The dogs puppies for sale coat is hard and short with a white base and combinations of black and tan throughout the fur. The basic height will be from twenty-one to twenty-five inches at the shoulder and will weigh between sixty-five to seventy-five pounds.

These animals are not apartment dwellers as they need a considerable amount of room in which to exercise. If the diet is not restricted, the dogs puppies for sale tend to fatten with age and will slow down accordingly. All things considered, the dog is healthy and not plagued with genetic disorders that involve the hips and bones. The life span on this particular dog is from ten – twelve years.

This is an excellent family dog and relates well to other animals in the house. Being the Alpha will bring you a good friend and companion. Establishing a leadership role is important and should not be done by harsh words or actions, a strong, confident, consistent leader will have greater success. This is a good family dog but will always remain a hunter. Outside activities are of the utmost priority. Plenty of exercise and a firm hand will make for a great companion.

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