![Foxhound Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-07/Foxhound.jpg?itok=RfW8o5vM)
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 5/5 |
Easy to train: | 3/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 4/5 |
Likes other pets: | 5/5 |
Energy level: | 5/5 |
Grooming needs: | 3/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
The Foxhound is a very hardy breed with few health problems commonly encountered.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing: None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
The Foxhound is a working pack hound, bred for centuries to hunt, and to travel long distances at a trot and then further distances at a gallop, several days a week. Although sociable, friendly and affable in character when not working, this breed thrives on hard work, and will not be happy without it.