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American Foxy Dane (Great Dane x American Foxhound)

The American Foxy Dane exhibits the gentleness and courteousness of the Great Dane, alongside the agile, athletic nature of the American Foxhound. Most of them have long legs like their American Foxhound parent, excelling as swift runners. They would also retain the Great Dane’s protective nature and the American Foxhound’s smelling instincts, thus rising to the stature of a capable guard dog.

Dog Profile

Other Names	Great Dane American Foxhound mix
Breed Registry Details	IDCR, DRA
Nicknames	–
Common Physical Features	Lean stature; long, dome-shaped head (as the American Foxhound); narrow chest; long muzzle; low set ears; long, thin tail
Coat Type	Short, wiry
Colours	Rust
Life Expectancy	8-10 years
Size	Medium
Height	Male: 66 –74 cm; Female: 64 –72 cm
Weight	Male:25 – 32 kg; Female: 20-29 kg
Litter Size	5-6 puppies
Personality	Intelligent, docile, sweet, patient, protective
Kids-Friendly	Yes (but need supervision while playing with little ones)
Animal-Friendly	Yes
Climate Compatibility	High
Care Level	Moderate
Exercise Requirements	High; Walking; 40-45 minutes a day (divided into two or three walks); Jogging; 20 minutes
Grooming Needs	High
Coat Brushing	Regular (Once a day)
Bathing	Occasional (Once a month)
Eyes and Ears Cleaning	Frequent (Once a week)
Brushing of Teeth	Regular (Once a day)
Nail Clipping	Frequent (Four or five times a month)
Feeding
Adults	3 to 4 cups dry dog food per day
Puppies	½-1 cup puppy food at two months, with the amount increasing till the time it is two years old
Hypoallergenic	No
Barking Capacity	Minimal or Excessive (if it inherits the American Foxhound’s barking skills)
Trainability	High
Probable Health Problems	Hip and elbow dysplasia (like the Great Dane and American Foxhound), as well as bloating, and high susceptibility to allergies from wasp bites
Origin	USA

Did You Know

Its American Foxhound parent its musical bark, known as the bay. The American Foxy Dane is likely to pick up this trait, especially if it has more of the Foxhound’s gene.