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English Foxhound Puppies
English Foxhound Image:
The English Foxhound is very similar to the American Foxhound except it is more stout and slower. They are very good with children and their overall temperament is mild. If raised as family pets they should do well in a family environment. If bred to hunt, much more patience and training is required, especially if they will be around other non-canine pets. May be hard to housebreak. Foxhounds need a great deal of exercise and are not recommended for apartment life. Their short and smooth coat grooms easily.
New English Foxhound:
The English Foxhound is a solid, well-built animal with lots of stamina, an essential ingredient in its development. They are stouter and slower than their cousin, the American Foxhound. English Foxhounds are almost entirely used for hunting as they can work for several hours without a break on a variety of terrain. They were bred for speed, enthusiasm, and a good voice for calling to their masters. Thusly, their bark is recognizable from far away. English Foxhounds have excellent endurance, able to run for an incredibly long amount of time. They are friendly and kind towards humans, and are especially good around kids.
2011 English Foxhound:
They are not easily trainable, however, and should begin at an early age. They are very enthusiastic about hunting, and will not be called off if they follow a “hot” scent. They have a strong prey drive, and will attempt to hunt anything the size and likeness of a fox. They get along well with other dogs, as they are raised in packs that work together to find prey. They have a solid voice and good attention span. English Foxhounds are lively, strong and noisy. Their pack skills allow them to adapt easily to following a “pack leader”, or owner. They enjoy the company of humans, and with training and exercise, can become an excellent family pet.
General English Foxhound:
The English Foxhound is an elegantly bodied dog with an athletic build and clean-cut appearance. They have a long neck and sturdy hindquarters. Their limbs are perfectly straight and feature round, cat-like feet. They have a wide skull and a long muzzle, and their eyes are large and possess a sweet expression. Ears of this breed are pendant-shaped and lay flat to the dog’s head. Their tail is carried upward. The English Foxhound has a short, hard coat that is tri-color (black, white, and tan) or bi-color with a white background.
English Foxhound Character:
The English Foxhound is lively, active, and courageous. This breed is an outstanding, hard-working hunter. While initial training of these dogs requires a great deal of patience, they are eventually quite receptive and obedient of their master. This breed prefers to be in the company of other dogs, but they are very social and friendly with people as well. They get along well with other animals and children. Because the English Foxhound uses up a great deal of its energy at an early age, they are usually ready to retire from their work by the age of 7 or 8. When this breed is young, they are able to run for hours at a consistent speed. They are faster than the American Foxhound, but their personality is very similar. If given sufficient exercise, the English Foxhound makes a good companion.
