Affectionate, Gentle, Sociable
The English Foxhound is the epitome of what serious dog breeders strive for: beauty, balance, and utility. “Next to an old Greek statue,” a poet wrote, “there are few such combinations of grace and strength as in a fine Foxhound.”These pack-oriented, scent-driven hounds are gentl…
Energy
80%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best overall large breed food — consistent quality at a fair price…
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers — nothing else comes close…
beds
Best cooling bed — essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm cl…
health
Best DNA test overall — unmatched health screening depth…
training
Best GPS collar for active owners — 3-month battery is class-leading…
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray — supports skin microbiome health between ba…
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Heavy shedder — brush 3-4× per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
FCI Group
Group 6 — Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized