English Foxhound
The English Foxhound's stamina, good nose and determination
make him a prized companion for foxhunters in both England and
America.
A Versatile Dog:
He can be trained to hunt almost any ground game. In
appearance, the English Foxhound is any good "hound color," which
includes black, tan, and white, or any combination of these three.
Although similar in appearance to his American Foxhound cousin, the
English version is shorter and much stouter.
A Look Back:
The English Foxhound's roots in Great Britain date back
before 1800. There have been more than 250 packs of hounds in Great
Britain and careful breeding records have been kept throughout the
years by the masters of those packs. In America, the earliest
entries in the English Foxhound Stud Book date back to 1890, but
the blood of some American packs dates well before that time. The
first AKC registered English Foxhound was named "Auditor."
Right Breed for You?
Like most hounds, the English Foxhound is an independent
breed and can be stubborn. Originally meant to run long distances
in a pack, he needs daily exercise. Training is also important due
to his pack instincts. The breed's short, dense, hard, and glossy
coat requires minimal maintenance.
- Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1909.
- Ideal size 24 inches tall at the shoulder.
- Fox hunter.
Solve the puzzle! - N 42 53.ABC W 071 07.DEF
A= Hound Group; AKC recognized in 190_.
B= How many colors are considered good "hound colors"?
C= How many countries consider him a prized companion for
foxhunters?
D= How many letters in the name of the first AKC registered English
Foxhound?
EF= Reverse the numbers of the ideal shoulder height.
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