English Fox Hound

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English Fox Hound
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English Foxhound Dog
 

Lively, friendly, and energetic, the English Foxhound is a breed that has a friendly nature and is eager and sociable. These dogs are agile and lively, and make for good companion pets, although they can take time to mature, which means that they may retain the stamina, playfulness, and energy of a puppy for longer periods than many other breeds. The English Foxhound loves other dogs and will get along well with them; however, the high prey drive of this breed means that you will need to be careful around smaller animals, as he may give chase - ensure that he is socialized early with other pets in the household. These dogs also get along well with children, although some may be a little too large and energetic for very young children.

The English Foxhound Dog
The English Foxhound is a solid well-built animal. It’s an elegant, clean-cut, athletic hound. It has a long muzzle and a wide skull. The skull is of full size but not heavy. It has a long neck and very strong hindquarters. The English Foxhound’s brow is pronounced but not sharp nor high. The nose is about 4 ½ inches long and is also wide with open nostrils. The ears which are pendant are set low and lying closely to the cheeks. The English Foxhound eyes which are brown and large have a sweet expression. The legs are straight with round, cat-like feet. The coat is usually tri-color (black, white and tan), or bi-color with a white background. The stamina of an English Foxhound is integral in its development.

English Foxhound Skills
The English Foxhound s country of origin is in Great Britain. They date back to the sixteenth century where he was bred to hunt with a pack. He was developed by mixing of various hounds. He was then subsequently bred with the Greyhound dog, the Bulldog, and the Fox Terrier dog. From these latter breeds, the Foxhound inherited its ability to be full

of speed, its force and authority and its passion for the hunt. The Foxhound has impressive stamina and a good nose. The English Foxhound dog were used to chase fox with hunters on horseback. Their talents are tracking and hunting.

English Foxhound Personality
The English Foxhound is an active hunter. They are very responsive and obedient to their masters. Although they are that way, an English Foxhound training takes patience. They need people a lot. They are fairly friendly to strangers especially children. They are generally good with other dogs because they do not trust non-canine pets. They are not dog-aggressive. The English Foxhound dog are relentless in a sense that they are able to fun for hours at a consistent speed. An English foxhound takes up most of its energy during youth. With that, they are ready to retire by the age of seven-eight. An English Foxhound has a similar personality as that of an American Foxhound, although they are sturdier and slower.

English Foxhound Exercise Needs
To be happy, this breed needs extensive daily running. They can become destructive if they are confined too much.

English Foxhound Living Conditions
English foxhounds are very active and are fit for wide areas. They are not recommended for apartment life.

English Foxhound dogs Grooming Requirements
English Foxhound has on grooming requirements

English Foxhound dogs Health Issues
The English Foxhound dog is a very healthy breed, and is not known for developing any serious health

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