NAME: English Foxhound
OTHER NAMES: Foxhound
ORIGIN: England
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Active, Gentle, Sociable, Friendly, Companionable, Tolerant
HEIGHT MALE: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm)
FEMALE: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 27.2–34 kg
FEMALE: 24.9–31.8 kg
COLORS: White, Tri-color, Lemon & White
OVERVIEW
English Foxhound was developed in Great Britain in the 13th century expressly for the purpose of trailing the red fox during a mounted hunt. 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. The breeding of Foxhounds has always been, and continues to be, in the hands of the Masters of Foxhounds. There have been over two hundred and fifty packs of Foxhounds in Great Britain.
BODY TYPE
The English Foxhound is about 21-25 inches tall to the withers, and weighs anywhere between 65-75 pounds, although some English Foxhounds bred for the show ring can be considerably bigger, with some males weighing over 100 pounds. The 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.
COAT
The coat is short, dense and weatherproof.
COLOR
Any good hound color is acceptable.
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.
GAIT
Free striding and tireless, with the ability to gallop. Strong drive from behind with no tendency to roll.
OTHER NAMES: Foxhound
ORIGIN: England
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Active, Gentle, Sociable, Friendly, Companionable, Tolerant
HEIGHT MALE: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm)
FEMALE: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 27.2–34 kg
FEMALE: 24.9–31.8 kg
COLORS: White, Tri-color, Lemon & White
OVERVIEW
English Foxhound was developed in Great Britain in the 13th century expressly for the purpose of trailing the red fox during a mounted hunt. 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. The breeding of Foxhounds has always been, and continues to be, in the hands of the Masters of Foxhounds. There have been over two hundred and fifty packs of Foxhounds in Great Britain.
BODY TYPE
The English Foxhound is about 21-25 inches tall to the withers, and weighs anywhere between 65-75 pounds, although some English Foxhounds bred for the show ring can be considerably bigger, with some males weighing over 100 pounds. The 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.
COAT
The coat is short, dense and weatherproof.
COLOR
Any good hound color is acceptable.
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.
GAIT
Free striding and tireless, with the ability to gallop. Strong drive from behind with no tendency to roll.