Foxhound

English

  History 

The English Foxhound was developed in Great Britain in the 13th century expressly for the purpose of trailing the red fox. Breeds which were used in this process include the St. Hubert/Bloodhound types, with crosses made to swifter, lighter hounds, which may have included the Greyhound. The English Foxhound was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1905.The English Foxhound has been bred along careful lines for over two hundred years, the stud books published by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of England dating back before 1800; it is an easy matter for any owner of an English Foxhound to trace the pedigree back. The breeding of Foxhounds in England has always been and is still today in hands of the masters of Foxhounds, who kept the most careful records of their breeding operations. Lately, the English Kennel Club has published an interim standard for the Foxhound. The FCI has recognized the breed in 1964. There have been over three hundred and fifty packs of Foxhounds in Great Britain.

 
General Appearance Well balanced, powerful and clean cut.The English Foxhound's coat is short, hard, and glossy and comes in colors of black, tan, and white or any combination. The English Foxhound needs exercise. He is happiest with those who live in rural areas or on large farms. Foxhounds enjoy the company of other dogs and can become bored if kept alone. The English Foxhound is an intelligent courageous pack-hound with a cheerful determined disposition.



Characteristics Stamina and endurance, natural ability to hunt. Stamina and endurance, natural ability to hunt. Friendly and not aggressive. Head* Well balanced.

Cranial region
Skull * Flat, of medium width.
Stop * Slight.

Temperament Friendly and not aggressive.
Coat * Short & dense weatherproof.

 

Colour  Any recognised hound colour and markings.
Size * Height: approx 58-64cms (23-25ins).

Neck * Long, slightly arched, well developed without being coarse.

Body
Back * Broad and level.
Loin * Strong.
Chest * Deep, ribs well sprung.

Tail * Well set on high. Carried gaily but never curled over back.

 

Facial region
Nose * Large nostrils.
Muzzle * Long and square.
Flews * Moderately developed.
Mouth * Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissors bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes * Medium size, hazel or brown. Keen expression.
Leathers * Pendant, carried close to the head, high set.

 

Forequarters Forelegs * Long straight and well boned down to feet.
Shoulders * Well laid back, muscular without being loaded.
Pasterns * Strong.
Hindquarters
Powerful and muscular. Well boned down to feet
Stifle *  Well bent.
Hocks * Well let down.
Feet * Round, tight and strong. Well padded. Nails strong. Dewclaws optional.

 

Gait/movement   Free striding, tireless with the ability to gallop. Good drive behind with no indication to roll.

Coat * Hair * Short and dense. Weatherproof.

Colour *  Any recognized hound colour and markings.

Size *  Height at wither approx. 58 - 64 cm (23 - 25 ins).

 

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note * Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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