The English Foxhound is a courageous, passionate hunter. High energy,
they need a lot of daily exercise. They respond well to leadership and are
willing and able to be obedient, but are not as responsive as some breeds and
training takes patience and a general understanding of the canine animal. It gets along well with horses, dogs, children and other pets. It is an
avid sniffer and trailer. It is a tolerant, amiable and gentle dog, even though
it is not very demonstrative. It is recommended that if you are looking to own an
English Foxhound solely as a pet, that you are an avid jogger, biker or hiker
and are looking for a canine partner. Even show lines will need a great deal of
exercise, just a little less, as field types are extremely active. This breed
not only needs extensive daily exercise, but also an owner who has a determined,
consistent loving approach, setting rules and structure and consistently sticking
to it.
