The English Foxhound is a scent hound, and one of the four foxhound breeds. It was originally bred be a predator to the fox, as nobles and royalty believed that the numbers of deer were decreasing due to foxes. Physically, the English Foxhound has a thick skull, long muzzle, and rounded, cat-like paws. Color variations are tricolor, tan, red, or black with a white base. As a pack hound, the breed gets along well with other dogs and enjoys human companionship. They are gentle, social, and tolerant.
English Foxhounds have a withers height between 21”-25” (53-64 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-75 lb (25-34 kg). The English Foxhound has an overall body length of roughly 31”-36” (79-91 cm), standing height between 28”-33” (71-84 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
The English Foxhound is a scent hound, and one of the four foxhound breeds. It was originally bred be a predator to the fox, as nobles and royalty believed that the numbers of deer were decreasing due to foxes. Physically, the English Foxhound has a thick skull, long muzzle, and rounded, cat-like paws. Color variations are tricolor, tan, red, or black with a white base. As a pack hound, the breed gets along well with other dogs and enjoys human companionship. They are gentle, social, and tolerant.
English Foxhounds have a withers height between 21”-25” (53-64 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-75 lb (25-34 kg). The English Foxhound has an overall body length of roughly 31”-36” (79-91 cm), standing height between 28”-33” (71-84 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
