The English Foxhound is a very active dog that
was used to hunt in packs. She does well with other dogs due to
her heritage. She is not considered a family pet because she
really needs other dogs and she also must be exercised
extensively. She is a very healthy breed and easy as far as
grooming is concerned. She is good with children. As a reminder,
never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
Approximate Adult Size
The approximate adult size (two years old or
older) of the male English Foxhound is 22 to 25 inches to the
withers (highest point of the shoulder). The female ranges from 21
to 24 inches to the withers. Either sex averages from 65 to 70
pounds.
Special Health Considerations
Most dog breeds have certain inherited
health problems associated with that specific breed but the
English Foxhound has no serious inherited diseases.
She should visit the veterinarian several
times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and
check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit
the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember;
avoid feeding your dog sweets.
Grooming
The English Foxhound has a short, dense and
hard coat that is easy to care for. She just needs an occasional
rubbing down and brushing to keep her looking good. Brushing will
help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a
closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with
her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a
week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause
cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease
can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious
disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for
growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine
type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions
to accomplish this can be found on the net.
Life Span
The English Foxhound can live between 10 and
14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living
conditions.
History
The English Foxhound breed was developed in
Great Britain. They were used as a pack hunter. Their genetic
roots come from the Greyhound, Bulldog, Fox Terrier and other
assorted hounds. They were first registered by the American Kennel
Association in 1909.
Some Registries
- English Foxhound Club of America
- UKC United Kennel Club
- NKC National Kennel Club
- CKC Continental Kennel Club
- APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
- AKC American Kennel Club
- FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
- NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
- KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
- ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
- ACR American Canine Registry
Litter Size5 to 7 English
Foxhound puppies
Category
Hound
Terms To Describe
Lively, strong, active, elegant, friendly,
loyal
SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
- Good watch dog.
- Good pack hunting dog.
SPECIAL BAD POINTS
- They are slow learners.
- Generally kept as a group, not a family
pet.
- Scent will distract them.
- Poor guard dog.
- They will wander off if not restrained.
- She likes to bay.
Other Names Known ByFoxhound
Every dog is an individual so not
everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This
information is meant as a good faith guideline only.
