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1. General Description of the English Foxhound

   The English Foxhound is medium sized with a very muscular build. The head is wide with low ears hanging next to the cheeks, along with a well-defined brow. The muzzle is long with open nostrils and the eyes provide an expression of friendliness and love. The shoulders, back, and hindquarters are extremely strong with lots of muscle. The legs are very straight with round feet resembling cat paws. The tail is carried gaily and has a slight brush. The coat is short and tough but also glossy and is always “hound colors,” which are tan, white, and black; sometimes the coat is a combination of all three of these colors. Yellow is also in the coat color occasionally.

2. English Foxhound Temperament

   The English Foxhound is an amiable and sociable dog, much better suited to the simple pleasures of the country than the hustle and bustle of the city. Long bred as a pack hunter, the dog is extremely friendly toward other dogs, and is also good with horses, other pets, strangers and children. This openness to all makes the English Foxhound extremely popular in the park, but it also makes it a lousy guard dog. Like many hounds, the English Foxhound is independent and very much guided by instinct; this can make training difficult at times. An authoritative tone and consistent discipline should win through, however. This dog likes to bay, and may be vocal at night.

3. Caring for an English Foxhound

   Bred to run for miles at a time, the English Foxhound needs plenty of exercise. A long walk or jog everyday is recommended, though be careful when exercising your Foxhound off leash. This dog will follow a scent to the ends of the earth, and calling him off that scent can be difficult. The English Foxhound is physically and mentally capable of living outdoors, provided it has a dog or other pet to keep it company. Coat care requires little more than an occasional brushing to remove dead hair. The English Foxhound is extraordinarily healthy and largely free of hereditary illness; very rarely, one may see canine hip dysplasia or renal disease in the breed.

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