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English Foxhound

A large English hound with great stamina, a hunting instinct and a friendly temperament.

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Breed information

Tags

hound hunting dog active family dog

Rating

Breed characteristics

Activity 9/10

Trainability 6/10

Good with children 7/10

Shedding 5/10

Guarding 5/10

Care 3/10

Description

The English Foxhound is a classic British scent hound bred for speed, stamina and pack hunting.

It is a large, muscular and balanced dog with a deep chest, strong legs, broad head and hanging ears. The short coat is easy to maintain.

The breed suits active owners, hunting homes or families with time for long walks. Without exercise it can become restless.

Temperament

The Foxhound is friendly, hardy and independent. It loves movement, scent work and company, but the hunting instinct can make it stubborn.

Early socialisation, recall, lead manners and consistent rules are essential. Calm, fair training works best.

Care

Weekly brushing is usually enough. After walks in woodland, ears, paws and skin should be checked.

Possible issues include hip dysplasia, kidney disease and epilepsy. Weight control, exercise and preventive checks matter.