Tri-colored (black, white and
tan) or white with black, tan or yellow.
Coat
Glossy, short, hard and dense
Origin
Developed in the late 1700s or
early 1800s in England, the English Foxhound's ancestry includes the Greyhound,
the Bulldog, and the Fox Terrier. This breed was traditionally used in
fox hunts.
Description
Energetic and friendly, the English
Foxhound makes a great family pet and hunting companion. Generally, people
choose the show line for pets and those bred for field work are kept more
as hunting dogs. The English Foxhound does well with children and other
dogs and can do well with other pets although they can have problems with
smaller pets at times. They enjoy companionship and like to have other
dogs around. They are very active and need plenty of running and playing
time. They more room to run and roam the better.
Health
An overall healthy breed. Minor
problems with hip displaysia.
