Foxhound - English
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Origin: England
Colour: Black, Brown and White
Lifespan: 11 years
Bred to hunt in packs, foxhounds are happiest with constant company. Large and eager, they investigate everything and anything.
Owner's Guide
Bred to hunt in packs, foxhounds are happiest with constant company. Large and eager, they investigate everything and anything, often at the expense of household furnishings. Their energy and stamina is more than the average pet owner needs and wants and exercising these active, independent hunters can be difficult. American Foxhounds are taller and lighter-boned than English Foxhounds.
Originally bred to hunt foxes in a pack with huntsmen on horseback.
Special characteristics
Active and very inquisitive, the Foxhound is also interested in scents.
Exercise requirements
High. Needs a great deal of exercise to burn off energy.
Attitude to
Owners: independent, affectionate
Children: good
Other pets: may kill small pets, may chase
Strangers: friendly
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Owner with facilities and land to keep a working pack, or very tolerant, non-house-proud, active, energetic pet owner with access to safe places to exercise.
Potential problems
Tends to run off on walks, escape from the garden or yard, and may be destructive if bored or under-exercised. May be problematic if left alone at home.
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