🦮 Large · England
A traditional English pack hound for fox hunting, tireless, vocal, and with an enormous exercise drive that is hard to satisfy in an ordinary household.
The English Foxhound is friendly, sociable and, for a hunting dog, remarkably easygoing with people, but it was always kept in packs rather than as a single dog. Its hunting drive and stamina are extremely pronounced. Left alone, it tends toward loud barking and howling.
The English Foxhound was originally bred to follow a trail at a gallop for hours, so its exercise needs are enormous. Very long daily exercise is essential; ordinary walks fall far short. For this reason the breed is only rarely kept appropriately in private households.
The short, dense coat is low-maintenance and needs only occasional brushing. The long drop ears should be checked regularly. Otherwise grooming demands are minimal.
The English Foxhound comes from organized pack hunting and is barely adapted to life as a single family dog, making it unsuitable for most private owners. Its enormous exercise drive, vocal nature and hunting instinct require very experienced, active owners with plenty of space. The breed is extremely rare in Germany.
The breed is considered robust; hip dysplasia and ear infections occur occasionally. As an active working dog it is rarely prone to obesity as long as its exercise needs are met. Comprehensive health data from breeding programs is limited due to its rarity outside hunting packs.
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This information is for general guidance and does not replace veterinary or breeder advice. Temperament and health vary individually within every breed.
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