The English Foxhound has traditionally always been a pack hound, with many hunts developing their own readily identified 'type'. The Festival of Hounds at Peterborough sees the spectacle of exhibits from many packs throughout country in competition.
In recent years we have seen Foxhounds in the show ring at Kennel Club shows in the UK although they have been established in the show rings of the USA and Australia for much longer. However the interpretation of English Foxhounds out there differ to those found in UK kennels & show rings, despite having heritage from UK kennels.
General appearance
Well balanced, powerful and clean cut.
Characteristics
Stamina and endurance, natural ability to hunt.
Temperament
Friendly and not aggressive.
Head and skull
Well balanced, skull flat of medium width. Muzzle long and square with large nostrils. Slight stop, moderately developed flews.
Eyes
Medium size, hazel or brown. Keen expression.
Ears
Leathers pendant, carried close to head, high set.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Long, slightly arched, well developed without being coarse.
Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back, muscular without being loaded. Forelegs long, straight and well boned down to feet, pastern strong.
Body
Chest deep, ribs well sprung. Back broad and level with a slight rise over strong loins.
Hindquarters
Powerful and muscular. Moderate turn of stifle. Hocks well let down. Well boned down to feet.
Feet
Round, tight and strong. Well padded. Nails strong.
Tail (Stern)
Well set on high. Carried gaily but never curled over back.
Gait/movement
Free striding, tireless with the ability to gallop. Good drive behind with no indication to roll.
Coat
Short and dense. Weatherproof.
Colour
Any recognised hound colour and markings.
Size
Height: approx 58-64 cms (23-25 ins).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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