Placed under the category of hounds, this dog is a pet you would love to have. With its intelligent and playful eyes, the English Foxhound can quickly connect with its owner. With a clean looking, sleek, muscular body, typical of a hunting dog, this dog looks graceful and is extremely agile. These dogs crave attention and love.

English Foxhounds love being appreciated. English Foxhounds are very easy to train and can be a great pet. The English Foxhound breeds that are made for shows are slightly larger than the ones that are kept in homes as pets.

An active breed, the English Foxhound is a hunter by nature. They were originally bred - as their name suggests - for hunting foxes. They have large noses which have deep, open nostrils and their lips are loose and moist, designed to pick up scent particles and follow the trail of an animal. Their ears are long which concentrates the scent on the nose.

 English Foxhounds want to be obedient to their master or owner as well as to be loved by the family that surrounds them. Training an English Foxhound can be time consuming, but it is worth making the effort and develops a loving relationship between the owner and the dog. It has a short and hard coat, making it is easy to maintain, though it cannot tolerate extreme temperatures.  The English Foxhound is naturally curious and this trait makes it very friendly; not only around people, but even other dogs. Due to its fast and agile body, the English Foxhound can run for hours before it tires and makes a great pet for children and hence is a perfect dog for a family setting.

Health problems are rare with an English Foxhound, although occasionally you may find cases of hip dysplasia and renal disease.  As with anything to do with your dog's welfare, it is better not to take any chances. AFI can advise you on a dog insurance policy to suit your needs. Get a quote online or call 0844 55 70 300 to buy dog insurance for your English Foxhound today.