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English Foxhound


Other Names

Foxhound

History

The English Foxhound's originated in Great Britain as packs of hounds sometime before 1800. They were bred to hunt foxes.

Appearance

Medium sized, muscular

Color and Coat

"Hound Color" with dense short hair. Colors include black, white and tan or a combination of those.

AKC Group

Hound

Height

21-24 inches

Weight

60-80 lbs

Activity Level

High

Tempermant

Good human companions, enjoy company of other dogs, gentle, social

Other Facts

English Foxhounds enjoy hunting, have an easy coat to maintain, and have few health problems on average. They are one of the rarest AKC registered breeds.
 
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