| English Foxhound |
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Breed Description | |
| Also Called: Foxhound | ||
| Height: The English Foxhound's height ranges from 23-27 inches. | ||
| Weight: The English Foxhound' weight ranges from 55-75 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The English Foxhound comes in colors of black, tan, and white or any combination. | ||
| General Appearance: The English Foxhound is a solid, well-built animal with lots of stamina, an essential ingredient in its development. They are stouter and slower than their cousin, the American Foxhound. English Foxhounds are almost entirely used for hunting as they can work for several hours without a break on a variety of terrain. | ||
| Temperament: The English Foxhound is an intelligent courageous pack-hound with a cheerful determined disposition. | ||
| Care: The English Foxhounds need minimal coat care. Occasional rub down the coat with a rough cloth is sufficient. | ||
| Training: The English Foxhound needs firm, no nonsense leadership. Obedience training should begin early. The "come" command is the hardest to teach because of scent distraction. | ||
| Activity: The English Foxhound needs exercise. He is happiest with those who live in rural areas or on large farms. Foxhounds enjoy the company of other dogs and can become bored if kept alone. Exercise of English Foxhounds should be frequent and hard as they should not be allowed to get fat. | ||
| Life Span: The English Foxhound lives about 10-14 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The English Foxhound averages about 5-7 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The English Foxhound originated in Great Britain. | ||
| Brief History: The English Foxhound was developed in Great Britain in the 13th century expressly for the purpose of trailing the red fox. Breeds which were used in this process include the St. Hubert/Bloodhound types, with crosses made to swifter, lighter hounds, which may have included the Greyhound. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 6), KC (GB), UKC |
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