English Foxhound

Other names/Nicknames:

• None

Country/Date of origin:

• England
• 1700′s

Height:

• 24 to 25 inches

Weight:

• 62 to 70 pounds

Personality:

• The English Foxhound is generally loyal to its owner.
• Likes to wander.
• Described as a real sporting dog.

History:

Body Type:

• Natural tail is carried low and is not altered.
• Ears hang and are usually rounded off with about one inch altered.
• Resembles the American Foxhound but is heavier boned.

Coat:

• The coat is short, hard, and dense.
• Permissible colors are any of the hound colors, usually black, white, and tan.
• Minimal grooming required.

Health and Wellness:

• No serious genetic faults.
• Should not be allowed to get too heavy.
• Should be checked for hip dysplasia.
• Congenital deafness.

What you should know:

• Not a typical house pet, this dog does best with people who are serious about dogs.
• They are usually kept in pack kennels of 20 to 30 dogs.