English and American Foxhounds, commonalities and differences

The English Foxhound and the American one accustomed to moulting, has a docile character and is suitable for living with the family. Let's see the characteristics that the two breeds have in common

The creation of the foxhound (English fox dog) is due to the gamekeepers, who tried to get a big dog olfactory capacity and excellent courage, that he was able to run for several hours. Thus this breed was born in England after careful selection lasting several centuries. Unfortunately there are no certain documents on the training, but many experts argue that the basis of the selection would have been founded in fifteenth century, when the "Staghound" was crossed with the "Terrier","Greyhounds"And" Bulldog ". There is also another theory, perhaps more reliable, which would give it continental origins and would make it descend from the "Dogs of St. Hubert" and the "French Hounds" for large game.

these dogs were used in move for hunting come on historical characters best known; they were part of the packs of France and also of Napoleon III, who had 120 subjects. It is one of the most used dogs in England for the traditional and very famous fox hunting on horseback, but the American Foxhound has also been very successful.

Story

The two races have common origins but with small differences let's see which ones.

English Foxhound

Bred for more than two centuries, i Foxhound Masters who have always taken care of their breeding, have always opted for the hound for sought-after bloodlines. For this reason, tracing the lineage of dogs is simple, in Registry carefully kept by the association the origins of the single specimens are contained. Despite this only recently, in 1964, the FCI officially recognized this breed.

American Foxhound

Foxhounds who landed in America along with settlers and fox dogs contributed to the creation of the American breed. In fact, if the contribution of the English ones is obvious, the breed also owes its existence to Talbot, now extinct.

In fact, the stories about the origin of the American Foxhound still remain unclear today, for some the two previous breeds were crossed several times and in one of these the blood of Greyhound, a short-haired English greyhound, was also added to make the more snappy dog.

Regardless of their origins, Americans fell in love with the breed so much that they made it the symbol of the nation and their genes were used to give birth to other breeds such as the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound.

Also one of the most important admirers of the race was, George Washington who appreciated its hunting skills.

Appearance

The two hounds have similar characteristics and physical dimensions, they both have muscular legs and straight, even if the American one has a more slender and elongated appearance.

As for the hair, the'English Foxhound has the fawn coat, red or black on a white base. That Rainforest instead, it has a coat more closed and harder, but always in different colors. They both have an intelligent and lively expression.

Character

Foxhounds are molting hounds, so they are comfortable working with other dogs and horses. Despite this mild and accommodating character, they always have theinstinct of hunters therefore living with cats, rabbits or other pets is not easy.

Faithful to the master they get attached easily and they love to live in an environment where there are children with whom they do not give up playing because they are not aggressive but are ideal companions.

Both breeds prefer to live outdoors as well roam free in the green, it is here that they manage to activate the senses and smell the traces of their prey. Lovers of choreos and very hardy can't wait to run and take long walks, so the perfect owner is the one who can keep up with energetic specimens.

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Healthcare

Both the English and the American Foxhound they have no congenital health problems, in some cases they may suffer from hip dysplasia, kidney disease and epilepsy, but have a life span of about 10-13 years.