English Foxhound
10 - 13 yearsLife Expectancy
Large, athletic scent hound with classic pack-hound build, bred for fox hunting with exceptional endurance and stamina. Features a short, hard, dense coat and powerful, musical voice with distinctive bay.
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level4/5
- Trainability4/5
- Playfulness4/5
- Protectiveness3/5
- Barking5/5
- Drooling2/5
- Good with Children5/5
- Good with Other Dogs5/5
- Good with Strangers4/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming1/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 24 - 24 inches |
|---|---|
| Height (Female) | 24 - 24 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 60 - 75 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 60 - 75 lbs |
Breed History
Developed in England since the 16th century specifically for fox hunting, with studbooks maintained by the Masters of Foxhounds Association since the 1700s representing some of the most complete breed records