Foxhound
Hound Group
Height at Shoulders
21-24 in
Weight
60-75 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-13 yrs
History
The Foxhound originated in England during the 1600's. The desire for foxhunting dogs came at the end of the Middle Ages as forests began shrinking and along with them, deer populations. Before this time, foxhunting was deemed a lowly sport, as it was essentially just pest removal. However, the British gentry still wanted to hunt despite the shortage of deer, so they gradually switched over to fox hunting. The Foxhound was developed from crosses between large stag-hunting hounds and quick Greyhound-like sighthounds.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Foxhounds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Kind, gentle, and tolerant; great family dogs
Known to be independent and a bit stubborn
Intense prey drive and will not hesitate to chase an animal for miles
Have a very loud bark and make good watchdogs
Generally are happiest if they have another dog in the house; otherwise may become bored and destructive
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