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| Breed: English Foxhound | Group (AKC): Hound | .JPG) |
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| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Type of coat | Short and hard. |
| Grooming | Minimal coat care is needed. Occasional rub down with a rough cloth is sufficient. |
| Average height | 23 - 27 inches |
| Average weight | 55 - 75 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Low |
| Intelligence | Low, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium |
| Trainability | Firm, no nonsense leadership is required. Obedience training should begin early. The "come" command is the hardest to teach because of scent distraction. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, but young dogs may be too exuberant for smaller children. |
| Character | Active, friendly, strong, lively |
| Ideal home environment | Not suited for urban living, he does best as a hunting dog or part of large pack kennel. |
| Ideal owner | An owner of a English Foxhound should really know about the breed as he is not typically used as a pet breed. |
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