Everything about The English Foxhound totally explained
The
English Foxhound is the original of the two
foxhound breeds of
dog. They are
scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent.
Description
Appearance
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.
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's a gentle, social, and tolerant breed.
It is a very active breed that enjoys the hunt. Though it's slower than the
American Foxhound it enjoys running and will run all day with very few breaks in between.
Health and lifespan
There are very few health factors in this breed. Occasionally seen are chronic
hip dysplasia,
renal disease, and
epilepsy. The breed's lifespan is typically 10-13 years, although British hunts would routinely put working hounds down after 6-7 years hunting.
History
The English Foxhound was created in the late
1500s, as a result of the perception of the depletion of
deer in
England. Nobles and Royalty had hunted deer for both food and sport, using the
Deerhound or
Staghound for this purpose. During the reign of
Henry VIII, it was perceived that a new prey was needed, and the
fox was selected. The English Foxhound was then created by a careful mixing of the
Greyhound, for speed, the
Fox Terrier, for hunting instinct, and the
Bulldog, for tenacity in the hunt.
Studbooks for this breed were kept as early as the
1800s.
The dogs were meant to trail
foxes and live around
horses. They are still used for those purposes.
Exercise
The English Foxhound is a very energetic breed. It needs plenty of exercise. This breed needs area to run. If confined to a small area, the foxhound may become destructive. The apartment life isn't one for the English Foxhound, but the breed can thrive in a suburban setting, given the proper exercise and attention.
Miscellaneous
The English Foxhound is the rarest breed of dog in the United States by
AKC registration, with seventeen currently registered.
Further Information
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