American Foxeagle

The American Foxeagle is a hybrid dog breed obtained from a mix of Beagle and American Foxhound breeds. These dogs are clever and friendly, making them great family pets.

American Foxeagle Breed overview

American Foxeagles are a playful and active breed known for their high level of affection towards their family. They are great with children and other dogs, and are easy to train and adapt to most living situations. They require regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness, and may have moderate mouthing and shedding tendencies. This breed is an excellent choice for novice dog owners who are looking for a low-maintenance, loving companion.

Height:
17-23 inches
Weight:
30-50 lbs
Life expectancy:
10-14 years

What To Expect When Caring For a American Foxeagle

Exercise

The American Foxeagle has high energy levels and needs regular exercise to stay healthy. They enjoy long walks, playing fetch, and running around in a fenced yard. It's important to provide them with enough physical exercise and mental stimulation to prevent them from becoming bored and destructive.

Health

American Foxeagles are generally healthy dogs, but they may be prone to certain health problems, such as hip dysplasia and ear infections. Regular visits to the veterinarian and proper grooming can help prevent these problems.

Training

The American Foxeagle is easy to train because of their intelligence and eagerness to learn. Positive reinforcement is the best training method, and they respond well to treats and praise.

Socialization is also important, and puppies should be exposed to different people, situations and other dogs from a young age.

Nutrition

High-quality dog food is essential to keep the American Foxeagle healthy and strong. Feeding them twice a day is recommended. Treats can be used as training rewards, but they should be given in moderation to prevent obesity.

Grooming

Grooming the American Foxeagle is relatively easy due to their short and smooth coat. Brushing their hair once a week is enough to keep it clean.

Their ears should be cleaned at least once or twice a month to prevent infections. Trimming their nails regularly is also important.

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American Foxeagle Traits & Characteristics

As a hybrid breed, the American Foxeagle is not recognized by the American Kennel Club or any other major kennel club, so there are no official breed standards. However, Foxeagles are usually a mix of their parent breeds, so they exhibit characteristics of both breeds.

Affection

The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.

independent lovey-dovey

The American Foxeagle breed is known for their high level of affection towards their family. They love to cuddle and are known to be very loyal companions. They are always eager to please their owners and show their love by wagging their tail and licking them.

Children

How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.

not suitable for kids great with kids

American Foxeagles are great with children as they are energetic and playful. They are gentle with kids and love to play, making them the perfect pet for families with young children.

Dogs

The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.

not dog friendly very dog friendly

American Foxeagles are known to be very friendly and sociable towards other dogs. They enjoy playing and socializing with other dogs and are generally non-aggressive in nature. However, proper socialization is important to prevent any aggressive behavior.

Strangers

The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.

reserved with strangers friendly with everyone

American Foxeagles may be reserved with strangers, but they are generally not aggressive towards unfamiliar people. Early socialization is important for this breed to prevent any shyness or timid behavior.

Playfulness

The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.

laid-back very playful

American Foxeagles are very playful and active. They love to play fetch, and they enjoy running and playing outdoors. This breed requires regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness.

Alertness

The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs

less alert very alert

The American Foxeagle breed is fairly alert and aware of their surroundings. They may be used as watchdogs but are not typically used as guard dogs.

Adaptability

The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.

less adaptable very adaptable

American Foxeagles are adaptable to most living situations, including apartments and small homes. They are not prone to anxiety or stress-related behavior, but they do require regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness.

Shedding

The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.

no shedding hair everywhere

American Foxeagles are moderate to heavy shedders, and require regular grooming to manage their shedding. This breed sheds year-round but tends to shed more heavily during seasonal changes.

Grooming

The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.

low maintenance high maintenance

American Foxeagles have a short to medium-length coat that is fairly easy to maintain. They require regular grooming to manage their shedding and keep their coat healthy and shiny.

Drooling

The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.

dry mouthed heavy drooler

American Foxeagles are not heavy droolers and have a relatively dry mouth.

Size

The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.

very small very large

American Foxeagles have an average size, typically weighing between 30-60 pounds and standing 15-22 inches tall at the shoulder.

Energy

The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.

couch potato high energy

The American Foxeagle breed is very energetic and requires regular exercise and playtime. They enjoy running and playing outdoors and are not well-suited to a sedentary lifestyle.

Exercise

The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

low exercise needs high exercise needs

American Foxeagles require regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness. They enjoy running and playing outdoors and require a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day.

Working

The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.

not suitable for working great for working

American Foxeagles are not typically used for working or performing certain tasks or jobs, but may enjoy participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping with their owners.

Hunting

The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.

not suitable for hunting great for hunting

American Foxeagles have a natural hunting ability, particularly in chasing and flushing out small game such as rabbits and squirrels.

Vigor

The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.

low-drive high vigor

The American Foxeagle breed has high physical stamina and endurance, making them great jogging or running companions for active owners.

Health

The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.

less healthy very healthy

American Foxeagles are generally healthy dogs, but can be prone to certain hereditary health issues such as hip dysplasia, ear infections, and obesity.

Obesity

The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.

not prone to obesity highly prone to obesity

American Foxeagles can be prone to obesity if not given enough exercise and/or overfed. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are important for maintaining their overall health and weight.

Cold

The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.

not cold tolerant high cold tolerance

American Foxeagles can tolerate cold weather conditions, but may require additional warmth in extreme cold temperatures.

Heat

The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.

not heat tolerant high heat tolerance

American Foxeagles can tolerate hot weather conditions, but may require extra cooling and hydration in extreme heat.

Apartment

The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.

not suitable for apartments great for apartments

American Foxeagles are suitable for living in apartments and small homes, provided they get regular exercise and playtime.

Wanderlust

The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.

less likely to wander very likely to wander

American Foxeagles may have a wandering or roaming tendency and should always be supervised when unsupervised.

Sensitivity

The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.

less sensitive very sensitive

American Foxeagles are not particularly sensitive to criticism or negative reinforcement, but excessive sternness can cause them to become anxious or withdrawn.

Separation

The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.

not suitable for alone time great at being alone

American Foxeagles may become anxious or destructive when left alone for long periods. Early training and socialization can help prevent this behavior.

Barking

The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.

quiet very vocal

American Foxeagles are not excessive barkers, but they may bark occasionally to alert their owners of something out of the ordinary.

Mental

The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.

happy to lounge needs a job or activity

American Foxeagles require mental stimulation and engagement to prevent boredom-related behavior. They enjoy learning new tricks and participating in games and activities.

Novice_owners

Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.

not suitable for novice owners great for novice owners

American Foxeagles are great for novice dog owners due to their ease of training and relatively low maintenance required for their short to medium-length coat.

Trainability

The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.

difficult to train easy to train

American Foxeagles are easy to train as they are intelligent and eager to please their owners. They respond well to positive reinforcement and enjoy learning new tricks.

Affection

independent lovey-dovey

The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.

The American Foxeagle breed is known for their high level of affection towards their family. They love to cuddle and are known to be very loyal companions. They are always eager to please their owners and show their love by wagging their tail and licking them.

Children

not suitable for kids great with kids

How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.

American Foxeagles are great with children as they are energetic and playful. They are gentle with kids and love to play, making them the perfect pet for families with young children.

Dogs

not dog friendly very dog friendly

The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.

American Foxeagles are known to be very friendly and sociable towards other dogs. They enjoy playing and socializing with other dogs and are generally non-aggressive in nature. However, proper socialization is important to prevent any aggressive behavior.

Strangers

reserved with strangers friendly with everyone

The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.

American Foxeagles may be reserved with strangers, but they are generally not aggressive towards unfamiliar people. Early socialization is important for this breed to prevent any shyness or timid behavior.

Playfulness

laid-back very playful

The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.

American Foxeagles are very playful and active. They love to play fetch, and they enjoy running and playing outdoors. This breed requires regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness.

Alertness

less alert very alert

The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs

The American Foxeagle breed is fairly alert and aware of their surroundings. They may be used as watchdogs but are not typically used as guard dogs.

Adaptability

less adaptable very adaptable

The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.

American Foxeagles are adaptable to most living situations, including apartments and small homes. They are not prone to anxiety or stress-related behavior, but they do require regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness.

Shedding

no shedding hair everywhere

The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.

American Foxeagles are moderate to heavy shedders, and require regular grooming to manage their shedding. This breed sheds year-round but tends to shed more heavily during seasonal changes.

Grooming

low maintenance high maintenance

The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.

American Foxeagles have a short to medium-length coat that is fairly easy to maintain. They require regular grooming to manage their shedding and keep their coat healthy and shiny.

Drooling

dry mouthed heavy drooler

The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.

American Foxeagles are not heavy droolers and have a relatively dry mouth.

Size

very small very large

The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.

American Foxeagles have an average size, typically weighing between 30-60 pounds and standing 15-22 inches tall at the shoulder.

Energy

couch potato high energy

The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.

The American Foxeagle breed is very energetic and requires regular exercise and playtime. They enjoy running and playing outdoors and are not well-suited to a sedentary lifestyle.

Exercise

low exercise needs high exercise needs

The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

American Foxeagles require regular exercise and playtime to maintain their overall health and happiness. They enjoy running and playing outdoors and require a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day.

Working

not suitable for working great for working

The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.

American Foxeagles are not typically used for working or performing certain tasks or jobs, but may enjoy participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping with their owners.

Hunting

not suitable for hunting great for hunting

The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.

American Foxeagles have a natural hunting ability, particularly in chasing and flushing out small game such as rabbits and squirrels.

Vigor

low-drive high vigor

The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.

The American Foxeagle breed has high physical stamina and endurance, making them great jogging or running companions for active owners.

Health

less healthy very healthy

The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.

American Foxeagles are generally healthy dogs, but can be prone to certain hereditary health issues such as hip dysplasia, ear infections, and obesity.

Obesity

not prone to obesity highly prone to obesity

The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.

American Foxeagles can be prone to obesity if not given enough exercise and/or overfed. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are important for maintaining their overall health and weight.

Cold

not cold tolerant high cold tolerance

The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.

American Foxeagles can tolerate cold weather conditions, but may require additional warmth in extreme cold temperatures.

Heat

not heat tolerant high heat tolerance

The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.

American Foxeagles can tolerate hot weather conditions, but may require extra cooling and hydration in extreme heat.

Apartment

not suitable for apartments great for apartments

The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.

American Foxeagles are suitable for living in apartments and small homes, provided they get regular exercise and playtime.

Wanderlust

less likely to wander very likely to wander

The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.

American Foxeagles may have a wandering or roaming tendency and should always be supervised when unsupervised.

Sensitivity

less sensitive very sensitive

The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.

American Foxeagles are not particularly sensitive to criticism or negative reinforcement, but excessive sternness can cause them to become anxious or withdrawn.

Separation

not suitable for alone time great at being alone

The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.

American Foxeagles may become anxious or destructive when left alone for long periods. Early training and socialization can help prevent this behavior.

Barking

quiet very vocal

The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.

American Foxeagles are not excessive barkers, but they may bark occasionally to alert their owners of something out of the ordinary.

Mental

happy to lounge needs a job or activity

The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.

American Foxeagles require mental stimulation and engagement to prevent boredom-related behavior. They enjoy learning new tricks and participating in games and activities.

Novice_owners

not suitable for novice owners great for novice owners

Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.

American Foxeagles are great for novice dog owners due to their ease of training and relatively low maintenance required for their short to medium-length coat.

Trainability

difficult to train easy to train

The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.

American Foxeagles are easy to train as they are intelligent and eager to please their owners. They respond well to positive reinforcement and enjoy learning new tricks.

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History of the American Foxeagle

The American Foxeagle is a relatively new breed, and its history is not well documented. However, the breed is very popular in the United States, and many breeders have started producing Foxeagles due to their popularity as great family pets.

American Foxeagle Puppies

American Foxeagles are known for being very friendly and playful with children. They are intelligent dogs, so early training is important. Socializing with other dogs and people from an early age is also important. Puppies should be vaccinated and checked for any health issues.