Throughout his life, Washington kept almost every type of dog imaginable on his estate.

From Terriers.

Two greyhounds, the story goes, He loved dogs so much.

During the revolution, he even returned a stray terrier to its British owner.

But nothing was as important as his prize towns.

You see.

Before the Revolution, Washington was introduced to fox hunting by his mentor, who brought Fox sounds to Virginia from England.

Washington.

Like the sport so much, he decided to breed a new fox hound, one with speed sent and brains.

His experiments created a dog taller and faster than its English cousin thehe American Box Sound.

Today, people visiting Washington's Mount Vernon estate bring their furry friends along, including American fox hams.