What is the difference between an American Foxhound and a Beagle?

Nov 14,2023
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American Foxhound

Weight: American Foxhound male dogs should weigh 30-34kg, and female dogs should weigh 30-34kg.

Height at withers: American Foxhound males should be 22-25 inches tall at the withers and bitches should be 21-24 inches tall at the withers. This range is used as a reference, anything outside this range is a defect.

Head: The head is of medium length, slightly arched at the occipital bone, and the skull is wide and the ears are plump. Ears: Moderately low and long, almost reaching the tip of the nose if pulled forward (actually not reaching the tip of the nose); fine in texture, wide and almost completely unable to stand erect. Positioned close to the head, the front edge is slightly curved toward the cheek, and the tips of the ears are rounded. Eyes: The eyes are large, set relatively apart, with soft eyes, like those of a hound, elegant and pleading; brown or hazel color. Muzzle: Clear length, straight, and square with moderate stop.

Limbs and tail: The front legs are straight, with correct bone mass, short and straight pasterns, fox-like paws, plump and hard pads, rounded toes, and strong toenails. The buttocks and thighs are strong and muscular, capable of generating tremendous propulsion. Stifles strong and set low. Hocks are firm, even and moderately sloping. The feet are compact and stable. Tail set moderately high; carried cheerfully, but not over the back; slightly curled; very slightly brush-like.

Beagle

Yellow: scattered on the head, ears, upper part of the limbs, and the lower part of the tail.

Physique: The abdomen should feel strong and fleshy.

Size: Approximately between 13 inches and 15 inches, a standard medium-sized dog.

Drop ears: It can be said to be Migru’s biggest feature and selling point. Migru's ears are stipulated not to be longer than the nose, and the lower edges of the ears are round and wide. The three primary colors are yellow, black and white.

Black: Mainly on the back, it is also the biggest symbol for quickly identifying whether it is a MiGru.

White: White has often been emphasized recently, because the past method of identifying people by using black on the back is no longer applicable as the times change. The standard Migru must have "seven whites", that is, the front of the nose, neck, lower parts of the limbs and the tip of the tail must be white. Since the lower half of Migru's limbs are white, there is also a saying that "Migru wears white socks".

Tail: Except when Migru is sick, hungry or in a bad mood, his tail is almost always turned up, and the curvature of his tail is like a sharp sickle.

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