Are American Foxhounds truly stubborn?

American Foxhounds are often perceived as stubborn due to their instinctive drive to follow a scent, which frequently overrides their desire to obey. In terms of intelligence, they score 3/5 for Obedience and a lower 2/5 for Problem Solving, indicating a potential challenge in training complex commands. Their social intelligence is high at 5/5, suggesting they are not defiant but rather highly focused on their primary instinct. This strong prey drive, rather than true stubbornness, is why they might prioritize a scent trail over a command. Discover more about managing your Foxhound's unique intelligence in our full article.