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ENGLISH FOXHOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Great Britain |
| Height: |
23 to 27 inches |
| Weight: |
55 - 75 lbs |
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The English Foxhound dates back to the 16th century where he was bred in Great Britain to hunt as part of a pack. He can work for several hours without a break on a variety of terrain. He is a solid well-built dog, stouter and moving more slowly than his cousin the American Foxhound.
The English Foxhound is an intelligent, determined, courageous, and cheerful dog. Because of his pack nature, he enjoys the company of other dogs and may become bored if kept alone.
The English Foxhound's coat is short, glossy and hard. It comes in either black, tan, white, or any combination of these colours.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Foxhound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC ENGLISH FOXHOUND VIDEO
14 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
Available from Dogwise.com
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Foxhound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports and Activities — Details and information on the various sports and activities that the Foxhound can be involved in, along with non-breed specific club listings from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Canada's Guide to Dogs' section dedicated to the Working Dog, including tributes and information on some of the wonderful jobs that dogs are involved in along with listings of organizations across Canada.
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Last Updated: 6 November 2008
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