Family: Hound
Breed Group: Hound, AKC Hound
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 16th century
Originally used for: Hunting fox
Used today: Hunting fox by scent, companion
Other Name(s): Fox Hound
History of the Breed: The English Foxhound is a scent hound and originated in the late 16th century to hunt fox in packs. The breed
was created by mixing various hounds with the Greyhound, the Fox Terrier, and the English Bulldog.
General Appearance: A medium sized dog athletic and well muscled and slightly longer than tall, with a large head pronounced
brow, long very wide nose with open nostrils. The hound ears are rounded and are set low and hang. The body is covered in a short dense
hard coat. The dog has long shoulders and long straight legs with small feet that are cat-like. The body is completed with a long tail
that is tapered and carried high.
Height & Weight:
Height 23-27 Inches
Weight 55-75 Pounds
Coat: Short, dense, hard, and glossy
Color: Tricolor, black, tan, white and combinations of these colors.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: This breed is typically not a family pet. It does best with other dogs.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, as a pack hound they typically get along well with other dogs
Suitability as a watchdog: High
Exercise Level: High, needs to be active and must be kept on a leash as it is a scent hound and can quickly run after a scent.
Health Issues with the Breed: A very healthy breed
Major: CHD, renal disease
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 8 - 11 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 155
First Registered by the AKC: 1909
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, KCGB
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Foxhound Club of North America
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