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The Foxhound (right, Harambee Mungala) is  a breed that has been bred solely for function and the result is a wonderfully well-balanced hound, standing tall and alert;  his deep, well-sprung ribs and lean muscular body speak of a hound who is virtually tireless.  His height is between 58 - 64cm and weight from 55 - 77lbs, so he is a very substantial dog.

Few Foxhounds are registered with the Kennel Club - the Masters of the Hunts maintain their breeding and hunting records for the most part.   Although they have become recognised as a show-dog in the United States of America the Foxhgound is only seen occasionally in the ring in the UK.

Their temperament is outstanding - living in large packs, counted in 'couples', - those showing any sign of aggression cannot be tolerated. However, they are extremely fit and strong and single minded; should they choose to follow a trail then they will follow through dense undergrowth, over high hedges and fences and little can be done to call them back.  Those people who know the breed best advise against acquiring one casually.  They do need to be given plenty of exercise, and if they are not given it then will release their energy in whatever way they can - by trashing the sofa, creating a lot of noise or finding their own way out of the garden.

In spite of their outstanding temperaments the  Foxhound is not considered to be a dog who is suitable for a family with young children; whilst they can be quite and relaxed in front of the fire with the rest of the family this is only after they have expended their excess energy.

The coat is short, dense and weatherproof and comes in any of the recognised hound colours and markings; grooming is simplicity - a quick brush weekly will remove dead coat and keep him looking smart.  He is definitely a hard work dog, and plenty of thought should be given to the potential difficulties of owning one. 

To read the Kennel Club Breed Standard for the Foxhound click here.

There are very few contacts at present for the Foxhound, though the links below should be helpful.

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Foxhound Breeders

	Haughmill Foxhounds The only Kennel Club Accredited Breeder of Foxhounds in the UK. Contact Carolyne and Alasdair on 01324 710034 or 07979 560 933, or email The Haughmill kennels are based near Polmont in Stirlingshire.
	Harambee Mrs Janet Nolan 01458 250572 (Somerset)  Dazzleby Mrs R Griffiths 01477 537146 (Cheshire)

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Foxhound Rescue and Rehoming

Contact one of the breeders above who should be able to refer you. They should be able to give you information about hounds requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own hound, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for your hound.

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If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.