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English Foxhound Dog Breed
English Foxhound Dog Classification:
English Foxhounds are hound dogs.
Other Names: Foxhound,
English Foxhound in Foreign Languages:
Origins: English Foxhounds not
surprisingly from their name, were initially
bred to hunt fox.
Description: English foxhounds
are powerfully built with large bones.
English Foxhounds resemble large Beagles
with floppy ears and upright tail.
Size: English Foxhounds are medium
to large dogs, they weigh 55 to 75 lbs
and they stand 23 to 27 inches at the
shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Female |
55 - 75 lbs |
23 - 27 inches tall |
| Male |
55 - 75
lbs |
23 - 27
inches tall |
Coat: English Foxhounds have a
short sleek coat with a combination of
black, white, and tan in a tri-color coat,
they can also be white with another color,
like orange, or yellow.
Disposition: English Foxhounds
are tolerant dogs, and do well with other
dogs. They are companionable and like
other dogs, and people.
Type Dog: English Foxhounds are
hound dogs through and through.
Litter Size: English Foxhounds
give birth to litters of 5 to 7 puppies.
Behavior: English Foxhounds are
pack dogs, they are friendly and active
requiring daily exercise and stimulation.
They are highly social and do well with
other pets and families.
Traits: Active, friendly, and
tolerant.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: English Foxhounds typically
live 10 to 13 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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Dog Pound
