Sunday, February 8, 2009

English Foxhound

The English foxhound, bred for its speed and tracking ability, it’s kept permanently for hunting. Foxhounds have been known in England fox centuries, and the English foxhound was used to produce the lighter American breeds.

The English foxhound is a medium sized dog with pendant ears, a smooth coat, and a gaily carried upright tail. Similar in coloring to the beagle, the foxhound is brown, tan, black, or white. The English foxhound stands about 58.4 cm (23 in) at the shoulder making it slightly smaller and heavier set than the American foxhound. Foxhounds have been bred in England since the 13th century; the modern breed can be traced to before 1800 in official stud books. They are used in packs to run down their quarry while hunters follow on horseback. To do this, the foxhound must have strong legs and feet. In terms of official registrations with the legs and feet. In terms of official registrations with the American Kennel Club, the breed is among the rarerst.

The next dog compare with Pomeranian Dog

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