English Foxhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
English Foxhound Dogs are Affectionate, Gentle, and Sociable dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #187. These dogs have the stamina to run all day and also are very intelligent. They need regular exercise to make them fit mentally and physically also love other dogs and their human families. English Foxhound Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 46).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Tolerant, Friendly, Sociable, Companionable, Active, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England, Great Britain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The English Foxhound is more stout than its cousin, the American Foxhound
2- They have long, straight, and strong legs, deep chests, and level backs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: English Foxhound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tri-color, Lemon & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 13 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 28 - 33in (71 - 84cm)
Length: 31 - 36in (79 - 91cm) -
TAIL
Well set on high, carried gaily but never curled over the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 27 - 34 kg
Female: 25 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
American Foxhound Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
16th century
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ORIGIN
England, Great Britain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
He is gentle, sociable and tolerant, which makes him a good family dog for people who have an active lifestyle and have a lot of time to spend keeping him busy. English Foxhounds are working dogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
