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English Foxhound Facts
- Group
- Hound
- Affiliations
- AKC, CKC, UKC
- Height
- 23" - 27"
- Weight
- 50-80 lbs.
- Lifespan
- 12 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
none known
Origin
The English foxhound originated in Great Britain.
Date Of Origin
The breeds history can be traced back to the 1700's.
History
This dog was developed in Great Britain for trailing red fox. It is believed to be a cross of bloodhound types or greyhounds or other sent hounds. It was first imported to the U.S. in the mid-eighteenth century, where it was quickly embraced.
Description
This is a medium to large size muscular dog with a strong head and pronounced brow. The muzzle is long and wide. The medium size drop ears may be cropped smaller. It has a long neck, a deep chest, and straight legs. The short glossy coat is of any hound color, black, tan, and white in any combination.
Temperament
This is an energetic and enthusiastic dog with a strong prey drive. It gets along with almost everyone including children and other dogs.
Uses
It is considered the nonpareil of hounds, used especially in fox hunting in combination with mounted hunters. It can trot along through brambles, marshes and sunny countryside for five or six hours without stopping.
Health Concerns
none known
Additional Information
The English Foxhound is the rarest breed of dog in the United States by AKC registration, with seventeen currently registered.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
Simon & Schusters Guide to Dogs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster inc, 1980
Website: http://www.simonandschuster.com
Author: Elizabeth Meriwether Schuler
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
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