The Heritage of Hunting With Hounds
American Foxhound Heritage is all about keeping the history of the American Foxhound alive and in the light. These hounds have a story that runs deep, one built on tradition, hard hunting, and generations of folks who took pride in what they bred and fed.
This site is a place to look back at the hounds that made a mark on the bench, in the field, and in our pedigrees. From old photos to bloodlines you don’t see much anymore, it’s about remembering where these dogs came from and the people behind them.
We want to keep the tradition of hunting with hounds alive and well. Sharing your traditions and your stories of these great hounds helps to preserve this sport for future generations.
If you care about hunting with hounds, their history, and the kind of dogs and stories that stand the test of time, you’re in the right place!
The People Behind the Site
My name is Jaci Montague, and hounds have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up right in the middle of it. My aunt and uncle, Holly and Michael Loftis, would load me up in a car seat and take me along to the fox pen. My deddy made sure I was in the truck from opening day to the very last race. From the very start, this wasn’t just something I did — it’s how I was raised.
My husband, George Montague, found his love for hunting with hounds back in high school, and he’s been all in ever since. It’s something we share, and it’s a big part of our life together — so much so that one of our very first dates was an outside field trial.
What began as riding along and watching has grown into building our own kennel, Bad Company Kennels, and raising and running hounds alongside my husband today. The sport has shaped a lot of who I am, and I’ve stayed close to both the tradition and the people that make it what it is.
In more recent years, I’ve also gotten into showing hounds on the bench and in the AKC show ring. That side of things has given me a whole new appreciation for the breed and its history, especially when it comes to structure, presentation, and preserving what makes a true foxhound.
American Foxhound Heritage comes from that lifelong connection. It’s built on the memories, the people, and the hounds that have meant something along the way. It's all about staying true to the traditions that got us here and a desire to make sure those stories stick around.
