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English Foxhound

English Foxhound
Size: Large
Other Names: Foxhound
Country of Origin: Great Britain (England)
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Hound
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Hounds
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The English Foxhound skull is wide, the muzzle is long, and eyes carry a sweet expression.  The legs are muscular, straight-boned, and the paws are rounded, almost cat-like.

A pack hound built for hours in the field; short coat, a carrying voice, and no fit for short city walks and thin walls.

The English Foxhound is one of the three foxhound breeds of dog.  They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent.  By AKC registration, the English Foxhound is the rarest breed of dog in the US, with only seventeen currently registered.  The English Foxhound was created in the late 1500s, Nobles and Royalty had hunted deer for both food and sport.  During the reign of Henry VIII, it was perceived that a new prey was needed, and the fox was selected.  The English Foxhound was then created by a careful mixing of the Greyhound, for speed, the Fox Terrier, for hunting instinct, and the Bulldog, for tenacity in the hunt.  The dogs were meant to trail foxes and live around horses.  They are still used for those purposes.
Height
21-25 inches
Weight
65-75 pounds average
Color
Black, tan, or white, or any combination of black, tan, or white
Coat
Short, dense, hard, glossy
Lifespan
10–13 years
Litter size
5–8 puppies

Temperament

The English Foxhound was originally a pack hound, therefore, it gets along well with other dogs and enjoys human companionship.  It gets along with horses, children, and other pets, as it is a gentle, social, and tolerant breed.  It is a very active breed that enjoys the hunt.  Though it is slower than the American Foxhound, it enjoys running and will run all day with very few breaks in between.  The apartment life is not one for the English Foxhound, but the breed can thrive in a suburban setting, given the proper exercise and attention.

Training

Train the recall early and use a long line.  Scent will beat a weak recall.

Care and grooming

The English Foxhound is a very energetic breed, and needs plenty of exercise.  He needs area to run, and if confined to a small area, the Foxhound may become destructive.

Shedding

Low; the short hard coat is easy to wipe down.

Health

English Foxhounds are typically hardy pack hounds.  Hip dysplasia and ear infections can occur; they do best with daily work and a lean body weight.
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