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| Breed: English Foxhound |
| Also Called: Foxhound |
| Height: The English Foxhound is about 23-27 inches tall. |
| Weight: The English Foxhound weighs between 55-75 lbs. |
| Colors: The English Foxhound can be black, tan, and white or any combination. |
| General Appearance: 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. |
| Temperment: The English Foxhound is an intelligent courageous pack-hound with a cheerful determined disposition. |
| Care: The English Foxhounds need minimal coat care. Occasional rub down the coat with a rough cloth is sufficient. |
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| Training: The English Foxhound needs firm, no nonsense leadership. Obedience training should begin early. The "come" command is the hardest to teach because of scent distraction. |
| Activity: The English Foxhound needs exercise. He is happiest with those who live in rural areas or on large farms. Foxhounds enjoy the company of other dogs and can become bored if kept alone. Exercise of English Foxhounds should be frequent and hard as they should not be allowed to get fat. |
| Life Span: The English Foxhound lives an average life of 10-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The English Foxhound has an average litter of 5-7 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The English Foxhound originated in Great Britain. |
| Brief History: The English Foxhound was developed in Great Britain in the 13th century expressly for the purpose of trailing the red fox. Breeds which were used in this process include the St. Hubert/Bloodhound types, with crosses made to swifter, lighter hounds, which may have included the Greyhound. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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