English Foxhound
Animals Club
A riding master and a pack of foxhounds create a lively hunting scene. The American foxhound, a relative of the English foxhound, is also an excellent field dog.
A cross between the hunting breed of the Normans and the English foxhunting breed, the foxhound has been a muchtreasured house pet in England since the late Middle Ages. Once called the Talbot dog, it has been modified to suit the needs of hunters and the English climate, resulting in today's beautiful, skillful foxhound.
As a rule, the English Foxhound should not be relegated to being just a household pet because it is bred for a purpose. It is a goodsized hound, accustomed to exercise, work and to live with other hounds. The occasional dog that is chosen as a companion must be well socialized, made to feel that its human family is its pack, and must have a great deal of exercise and attention.
The breed taken is remarkably healthy. This is mainly because breeders cull out any weak, undersized, or shy specimens at an early age.
The breed is handsome, houndy, with great bone and substance. It should have beautiful hard cat feet and a glorious, proudly carried tail (or stern), wellfurnished on the back with coarse hair. The breed has an appealing head and eyes.
There are many hound colors, the most popular being tan marked with black saddle and white trim, though lemon or red with white trim is found equally often. The breed always has a rich, deep mellow voice. Its ears should be left natural or “rounded” shortly after birth.