English Foxhound

If you are looking for an affable pet who likes to socialize the whole time, you need to have an English Foxhound. This dog is known to be lively and alert. It is also a happy companion of other household pets, and can be very youthful at all times. It can retain its puppy energy, stamina, and playfulness of quite sometime.

This dog is naturally stubborn and can be independent. It needs an owner who has an experience in owning dogs. Trainers need confidence, optimism, and positive optimism whenever necessary.

The English Fox hound is a breed which is instinctively a hunter, a chaser and can really prey on smaller pets. It has to be trained as a young puppy if it has to learn how to get along with other pets, otherwise there will be endless chasing around in your house. This pet loves to be with children, especially those whom they grew up with, but it is not advisable to be with children smaller than they are.

These breed is known to be an effective, protective watchdog. This dog is cautious and reserved when dealing with strangers, but later on, it can be friendly, depending on the situation. The English Foxhound barks whenever there is an impending danger.

This dog should never be neglected to avoid the onset of boredom causing chewing and other destructive dog behaviors. It needs lots of exercise, play and other fun activities. This breed carries a witty expression! It is naturally robust, large, and sturdy. It wears its coat really hard. The coat has varying colors, like white, tan, black, lemon, red, and tan. Some coat has mixtures of three colors.

A distinctive feature of an English Fox hound is the ears found at the sides of the head. Female English Foxhound can weigh from sixty (60) to ninety five (95) and Male English Foxhound can be as long as twenty four (24) to twenty six (26) inches

Sprucing Up An English Foxhound

The dog is known to be a “low shedder,” great for people who have allergies but want to own a dog. Sprucing them up is not demanding as compared to other breeds. It needs regular brushing, and a wiping of damp cloth, to keep the coat sleek and really spic and span. The ears have to be dried clean to avoid infectious diseases and to keep it healthy.

Health, Lifespan And Lineage

This breed is naturally healthy and robust. Its lifespan is from ten (10) to twelve (12) years. It has some health issues to deal with like HD, renal disease, pancreas problems, HD, and renal disease. English Foxhound Terriers have CERF and OFA certificates.

The hometown of the English Foxhound is from Great Britain. This breed is trained hunting in packs and known to be the dogs as the favorite pet of the former first president of the United States, President George Washington. He has to import several of them for his home. English Foxhound was registered in the year 1909 with the AKC.

Quick Facts

Alias:	NA	Size:	Large
Training:	Low/Medium	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	Low/Medium	Exercise:	A long walk and a run everyday
Energy:	Medium/High	Protection:	Can make an effective watchdog