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Foxhound
Large · 25–34 kg
- Tolerant
- Good-natured
- Gentle
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- FoxhoundLarge
- Typical adult height
- Foxhound58–64 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Foxhound25–34 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Foxhoundfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- FoxhoundVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- FoxhoundVery lively
- Grooming
- FoxhoundAbout once a week
- Shedding
- FoxhoundModerate shedding
- Training
- FoxhoundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- FoxhoundCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- FoxhoundUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- FoxhoundA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- FoxhoundUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- FoxhoundBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- FoxhoundUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- FoxhoundUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- FoxhoundOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.