The English Foxhound is of powerful build, with large bone. The size of bone at the ankle is considered especially important. This build, along with comparatively straight angulation of the stifles, favors stamina over speed. Ready to see what dogs fit you best? Take our short quiz to find out! Breed Image Breed Weight 55-75 lb Breed Height 23-27" Similar Breeds American Foxhound Dogs & Puppies Beagle Dogs & Puppies Black and Tan Coonhound Dogs & Puppies Dachshund Dogs & Puppies Harrier Dogs & Puppies Otterhound Dogs & Puppies Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dogs & Puppies Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs & Puppies Hamiltonstovare Dogs & Puppies Greyhound Dogs & Puppies Miniature Dachshund Dogs & Puppies Related Content When Your Dog Won’t Come When Called Top Ten Dog Training Tips Temperament The English Foxhound makes a stately family member, and desires human or canine companionship. They usually get along well with horses, dogs, children, and other pets. They are avid sniffers and trailers, however, and need daily exercise in a safe area. This breed is tolerant, amiable, and gentle, even though they are not very demonstrative. Most are reserved with strangers. They may not be well suited for city life. They bay. Upkeep The Foxhound is an easygoing dog that nonetheless needs plenty of exercise. They can often run for miles, and they can make good jogging companions on leash or hiking companions in a safe area. The coat needs only occasional brushing. Health Major concerns: none Minor concerns: none Occasionally seen: CHD, renal disease Suggested tests: (hip) Life span: 10–13 years History Careful pedigrees have been kept of English Foxhounds since the late 1700s—longer than for any other breed. Still, the exact origin of the breed is unknown. Around 1750, a few men envisioned hunting foxes with swift horses and hounds. The hounds would have to be able to track a faint scent while on the run and to maintain their chase for hours. Foxhunting gained its appeal as a pastime of the wealthy, and packs of hounds were tended to by Masters of Foxhounds, who looked to the care and breeding of the dogs. As the aesthetic aspects of the hunt increased in significance, care was taken to produce dogs that looked good not only individually but also as a pack. Thus, pack members would usually share the same coat coloration, most often the black saddle over a tan body with white points. Foxhunting became so popular that by the late 1800s, 140 packs (each with about 50 hounds) were registered in England alone. Foxhounds came to America in the 1700s, although in time a good percentage of these dogs were bred with other dogs to produce the American Foxhound. Breed Family Scenthound Breed Type Hound Energy Level 4 Playfulness 3 Friendliness to Dogs 5 Friendliness to Strangers 4 Heat Sensitivity 3 Exercise Requirements 4 Affection Level 3 Friendliness to Other Pets 3 Watchfulness 1 Grooming Requirements 1 Vocality 4 Ease of Training 2 Disclaimer Disclaimer: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet. Breed Size Large Plural Name English Foxhounds Area of Origin Great Britain Date of Origin 1700s Species Dog or Puppy
