The English Foxhound is one of the
four foxhound breeds of dog. It is a cousin of the American Foxhound. They are
scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent.
Description
Appearance
The
breed standards' guidelines for showing English Foxhounds requires them to be
21–25 inches (53–64 cm) tall at the withers. The skull is wide and the
muzzle is long. The legs are muscular, straight-boned, and the paws are
rounded, almost cat-like. The English Foxhound comes in any hound color, most
often tricolor, tan, red, or black with a white base.
Temperament
The
English Foxhound is 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 is a gentle, social, and tolerant breed. It is an active breed that
enjoys tracking foxes and has the stamina to run all day with few breaks.
Health and lifespan
There
are very few health problems in this breed. Occasionally seen are chronic hip
dysplasia, renal disease, and epilepsy. The breed's lifespan is typically 10–13
years.
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