• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of English Foxhounds: This breed of dog are medium-sized glossy-coated scent hounds originally developed for hunting foxes. Farmers and the English aristocracy argue that fox hunting keeps down the number of foxes
  • Fox hunts: English foxhounds hunt in packs making a loud, deep baying noise alerting hunters to the location of the quarry
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: English Foxhounds originated in England and were originally bred as a hunting dogs to join riders on horseback chasing foxes on a fox hunt
  • English Foxhounds were introduced to America in the 1700s with the first settlers
  • American Foxhoundsare leaner and faster than the English Foxhounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of English Foxhounds and Nicknames: Hounds
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of English Foxhounds: The coat is normally short, dense and weatherproof and comes in a range of tri-colors including black, white & tan, or bi-colored with a white background
• Fact 7 - Life of English Foxhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 13 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for English Foxhounds is the xx dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing English Foxhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are English Foxhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. English Foxhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
• Fact 12 - English Foxhounds were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting
  • - Running down small prey
  • - Tracking
• Fact 13 - Breeding English Foxhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise English Foxhounds

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