Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanEnglish Foxhound at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1650 to 1800 (likely)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 159
- DNA clade
- Scent Hound (Parker 2017)
The name. Bred to hunt foxes in packs in England.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Griffon Nivernais, Poitevin, American Foxhound, American English Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir, Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange, Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore, Treeing Walker Coonhound, Redbone Coonhound, Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie, Hamiltonstövare, Dumfriesshire Hound
Same family: Scent Hound
American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNADalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Otterhound86.3 Mb
- Beagle61.0 Mb
- Bloodhound58.2 Mb
- Redbone Coonhound44.4 Mb
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen21.0 Mb
- Basset Hound21.0 Mb
- Bedlington Terrier10.0 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · GermanyPlace in time
The English Foxhound appears 1650 to 1800 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the English Foxhound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
