{"data":{"slug":"english-foxhound","name":"English Foxhound","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/english-foxhound","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/english-foxhound","also_known_as":["Foxhound"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"scenthound","label":"Scent Hound","fci_group":6,"fci_group_name":"Scent Hounds and Related Breeds"},"size":"Large","origin":"England","countries":["England"],"height_cm":{"min":53.0,"max":64.0},"weight_kg":{"min":25.0,"max":34.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":10,"max":12},"temperament":["Sociable","Friendly","Energetic","Tireless","Good-natured"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":5956,"summary":"A tireless pack hound bred in England to follow a fox's scent over long distances. Sociable and sturdy, it thrives with company, space and plenty of work.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/english-foxhound-5ec01904b0-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/english-foxhound-5ec01904b0-640.webp","width":800,"height":533,"author":"Flickr user Thowra_uk","license":"CC BY 2.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:English_Foxhound_portrait.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:55:01Z","ratings":{"energy":5,"exercise":5,"grooming":1,"shedding":3,"trainability":2,"barking":4,"kids":4,"other_dogs":5},"coat":"Short, dense and hard-textured","colors":["Tricolour","Black, tan and white","Lemon and white","Tan and white","Any hound colour"],"fun_fact":"Foxhound packs were once bred and recorded so carefully that some hunt stud books go back further than the first dog show registers.","sections":{"overview":"The English Foxhound is one of the foxhound breeds, a scenthound developed to track and chase foxes by scent. It is built for stamina rather than speed, with strong legs and a sturdy frame.\n\nBred to live and work in large packs, it is an easygoing, companionable dog. It suits active homes with room to roam rather than a small flat.","history":"The English Foxhound has been carefully bred for more than two centuries, and its stud books reach back before 1800. It was shaped by hunts in the British countryside, where packs were kept for following foxes.\n\nDuring British rule in India, foxhounds were sent out for jackal hunting. They were preferred to greyhounds because their slower pace gave a longer chase, though the heat meant they rarely lived long there.","appearance":"A strong, well-balanced hound standing roughly 51 to 69 cm at the withers by the written standards, though most are around 58 to 64 cm. The skull is broad, the muzzle long, and the legs are straight, muscular and heavy in bone. The feet are round and almost cat-like.\n\nThe coat is short and dense, and any recognised hound colour is accepted.","personality":"Friendly, outgoing and used to the company of other dogs, the English Foxhound is rarely aggressive. It is affectionate with its people and gets on well with children, though its size and exuberance can overwhelm small ones.\n\nIt has a strong nose and an independent streak, so it can be slow to obey when a scent is in the air. It also has a loud, carrying voice.","care":"This is a very active dog that needs long daily runs and plenty of space, ideally with a securely fenced garden. Without enough exercise and company it can become restless and noisy.\n\nGrooming is easy: a weekly brush with a hound glove removes loose hair. Recall training and secure fencing matter because it will follow a scent a long way.","health":"Generally a robust breed. Hip dysplasia, ear infections because of the drop ears, and some orthopaedic problems can occur. Choose breeders who health-test their dogs."},"recognition":{"fci_number":159,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/159.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/english-foxhound/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Foxhound","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37789","wikipedia_revision":1336871086},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:29Z"}}}