English Foxhound

English Foxhound

 
Group: Hound Group

Origin: Great Britain

Height: 23 to 27 inches

Weight: 55 – 75 lbs

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Breed Profile

The English Foxhound dates back to the 16th century where he was bred in Great Britain to hunt as part of a pack. He can work for several hours without a break on a variety of terrain. He is a solid well-built dog, stouter and moving more slowly than his cousin the American Foxhound.

The English Foxhound is an intelligent, determined, courageous, and cheerful dog. Because of his pack nature, he enjoys the company of other dogs and may become bored if kept alone.

The English Foxhound’s coat is short, glossy and hard. It comes in either black, tan, white, or any combination of these colours.
 

Health Issues

If you are considering the adoption of a Foxhound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy’s parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the General Information page.)

Additional Health Resources:

 

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Grooming Information

  • Grooming — This section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.

 

Training Resources

  • Training — For training information, see this growing section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.

 

Additional Information

  • About Foxhunting — Foxhunting is the sport of horse riders chasing wild quarry with a pack of hounds. From the MFHA.
  • Clubs, Sports & Activities — For information on the many sports and activities you can get involved in with your dog.
  • Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website provides information and listings of organizations that are involved in various dog jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.

*NOTE 1: CHIC – The Canine Health Information Center “is a database of consolidated health screening results from multiple sources. Co-sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation, CHIC works with parent clubs to identify health screening protocols appropriate for individual breeds. Dogs tested in accordance with the parent club established requirements, that have their results registered and made available in the public domain are issued CHIC numbers.” To learn more, visit: www.caninehealthinfo.org


*NOTE 2: The Fédération Cynologique International (FCI) is the World Canine Organization, which includes 91 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 344 breeds, with each being the “property” of a specific country. The “owner” countries write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.

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