These long-tailed, multi-colored dogs can hunt fox by scent and originated in England – hence the name! Full of energy and stamina, this pup can run continuously the entire day with few breaks. He combines strength, beauty, balance and utility.
The breed does well with children and other pets and serves as a social, gentle companion. They need plenty of exercise, so make sure you take him on walks or excursions to the dog park.All dogs have their own personality and unique training, causing them to differ slightly from these breed stats. Please let us know if we made an error in the stats.
The English Foxhound needs room to run and play. That makes them difficult to keep in a small apartment.
While English Foxhounds prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.
English Foxhounds do well with kids. Supervise them closely, as with any dog, but they are unlikely to become aggressive.
Typically, English Foxhounds are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust people they don't know.
Typically, English Foxhounds get along well with other dogs or are easy to socialize. It is uncommon for them to be overly aggressive.
English Foxhounds are known to bark quite often. That can be irritating, and they may need training to limit it.
English Foxhounds shed quite a bit. Brush them often to limit the hair on floors and clothing.
With a English Foxhound you won't need to dedicate extra time to special grooming. Their coats are easy to care for.
The English Foxhound has a good amount of energy and needs walks and play to stay happy.
Although English Foxhounds can be a challenge to train, they can learn with dedicated work or some professional help.
Although English Foxhounds can handle cold weather when out with you, they may not want to stay out for long.
Although English Foxhounds can tolerate hot conditions, don't expose them for too long.
