Hound group · England
English Foxhound
Also called Foxhound.
Large dog, needs a serious amount of exercise, independent, so training takes patience.
- Active
- Friendly
- Gentle
- Sociable
- Tolerant
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 27 to 34 kg60 to 75 lb
- Lives
- 10 to 13 years
- Energy
- Very High
- Trains
- Low
- Barks
- High
Training
Training an English Foxhound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Pack Animal
Start here
English Foxhounds are bred to live and work in packs. They struggle as solo dogs without canine companions.
Extreme Exercise Needs
Bred to run all day with horses. This is not a breed for casual owners or those without extensive property.
Independent Thinking
They're not stubborn; they're bred to make decisions while hunting. Standard obedience training is challenging.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your English Foxhound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsVery High
- StrangersHigh
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 2+ hours daily. Bred for endurance; needs extensive running and outdoor activity.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing, regular ear cleaning.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Dense, GlossyTricolour, Black White and Tan, Lemon and White
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition affecting athletic dogs
Renal Disease
Moderate
Kidney issues can occur in the breed
Ear Infections
Moderate
Pendulous ears need regular cleaning
Where they come from
History
Developed in England in the 16th century for traditional mounted fox hunting. Pedigrees have been carefully maintained for over 200 years. One of the rarest breeds in the United States.
