How often should I groom my American Foxhound?

American Foxhounds should be groomed every 6-8 weeks. Consistent grooming keeps their medium-length, dense, hard, weather-resistant hound coat healthy and prevents painful matting.

How difficult is American Foxhound grooming?

American Foxhound grooming is rated "Easy". Many owners can learn to groom their American Foxhound at home with the right tools and practice.

What type of coat does a American Foxhound have?

The American Foxhound has a medium-length, dense, hard, weather-resistant hound coat coat. Clean the American Foxhound's long, floppy ears at least once per week — the ear flaps reduce airflow to the canal and in a dog that runs through wet undergrowth, moisture accumulation leads rapidly to chronic infections.

What are the most popular grooming styles for American Foxhounds?

Popular American Foxhound grooming styles include: Standard Hound Bath, De-Shed Treatment. Each style has different maintenance requirements.

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American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is one of America's oldest breeds, closely associated with George Washington who helped develop the breed for fox hunting. Their medium-length, dense, hard hound coat is weather-resistant and requires minimal grooming beyond regular bathing and consistent ear care. Like all hound breeds with pendulous ears, the American Foxhound is prone to ear infections requiring weekly maintenance.

Coat Type

Medium-Length, Dense, Hard, Weather-Resistant Hound Coat

Groom Every

Every 6-8 weeks

Styles Available

2 cuts

Cuts & Styles

Grooming Styles

Standard Hound Bath

A thorough bath with hound shampoo, rubber mitt polish, nail trim, and ear cleaning. The baseline professional grooming service for the American Foxhound.

De-Shed Treatment

A de-shedding shampoo bath and high-velocity blow-out to remove loose undercoat during heavier shedding periods in spring and fall.

Expert Advice

Care Tips

Clean the American Foxhound's long, floppy ears at least once per week — the ear flaps reduce airflow to the canal and in a dog that runs through wet undergrowth, moisture accumulation leads rapidly to chronic infections.
After field use, run your fingers through the coat on the chest and belly to check for embedded ticks, burrs, or foxtails — the dense hound coat can conceal these hazards during a casual visual inspection.
The medium-density hound coat sheds moderately year-round; a rubber curry brush or hound glove used twice weekly collects loose coat before it settles on upholstery.
This breed has a characteristic hound odor from skin oils — bathing every 6-8 weeks with a deodorizing formula manages the scent without stripping the coat of its weather-resistant oil.
Paw pad inspection after hunts is important — the American Foxhound covers significant ground at speed and the pads are subject to abrasions on rocky terrain.

Recommended Tools

What you'll need

Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush

Brush

The gold standard for poodles and doodles. Features long pins that penetrate deep into dense coats to remove tangles and fluff the hair.

$60 - $75

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Miller's Forge Quality Nail Clipper

Nail Care

Used by professional groomers worldwide. Made of high-quality Italian stainless steel with a heavy-duty spring for clean, sharp cuts.

$10 - $15

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Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

Brush

An excellent entry-level brush that's easy to clean. Great for removing loose fur and detangling shorter coats.

$15 - $25

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