Life Span:	10 – 13 years.
Litter Size:	5 to 7 puppies per average litter.
Group:	Hounds, Scenthounds
Recognized By:	CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color:	Usually a combination of black, white, and tan in a tri-color coat, but can also be white with another color, like orange, yellow, etc.
Hair Length:	Short
Size:	Large
Shedding:	Moderate Shed
Male Height:	22-25 inches (56-63 cm.)
Male Weight:	65-70 pounds (29-32 kg.)
Female Height:	21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Female Weight:	65-70 pounds (29-32 kg.)
Living Area:	As it can be expected, the English Foxhound is not a dog that likes to be kept indoors for long periods of time. Not recommended for apartment life, this dog breed needs to have a lot of space to run around with all of its excess energy. You will want to have a large yard or a large green space that will help this dog use their natural activity levels. This is a dog breed that wants to run around as much as possible, so you will need a large space that this dg can access easily.

About this Breed

The English Foxhound is a dog breed with earnest eyes that just seem to connect with yours as soon as you come upon it. Intelligent and able, the English Foxhound is a dog that's easily identifiable. Athletic looking, this dog breed has a clean look that has a wide skull and a long muzzle. The strong hindquarters and the long neck allow this breed to look graceful and strong at the same time. But this only makes sense as they are hunting dogs by nature. The shoulders of the English Foxhound are long and should be covered in muscle. And the way the shoulders lead into the rest of the body should be sloped, but also not heavy at the same time. The bottom edges of their ears are generally rounded in order to prevent problems in the hunt itself. Problems like cuts and nicks can be avoided with this new shape. The paws are almost cat like in nature and are extended from the long and straight legs. And their tail is held up most of the time. The eyes are large and brown and the ears are in a pendant shape. The English Foxhound breeds that are made for shows will be slightly larger than the ones that are brought into a home to be pets. An active breed, the English Foxhound is a hunter by nature, these are dogs that want to be obedient to a master or an owner as well as to be loved by the family around them. Training this dog can be difficult, but it's well worth the effort and creates a loving relationship between owner and dog.