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The English Foxhound is the original of the two foxhound breeds of dog. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent.
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 is a gentle, social, and
tolerant breed.
It is a very active breed that enjoys the hunt. Though it
is slower than the American Foxhound it enjoys running and
will run all day with very few breaks in between.
Health: 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.
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 English 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 is not one for the English
Foxhound, but the breed can thrive in a suburban setting,
given the proper exercise and attention.
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