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Articles about english foxhound (0-17 of 17)
- History Of English Bull Terriers
By: Chris Meistre | - The English bull terriers came into existence where the bull dog and terrier breeds were crossed. They were originally bred for dog-fighting, but these dogs are lovable companions. The sport of dog-fighting became infamous when bull baiting was prohibited by law in England in 1835. There was need of a smaller breed so that on the arrival of police at the dog fights the dogs could be more easily hidden under one's coat.
As the dog fights usually remained longer than bulldog fi ...
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- Review Of 3 Bird Hunting Dogs
By: Razvan Jr | - Beagle this dog is one of the most well-known scent hounds in the world due to its energy and lovely disposition. The breed was born by mixing the Harrier with other famous hounds in the Great Britain. These animals have been used in packs or alone to hunt not only pheasant but also other birds. The Beagle is a sturdy dog and a squarely-built hardy small hound that has a quite easy-care and sleek short coat. This coat can come in any hound color, take for example the following possibilities: ...
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- Foxhound Background
By: D. Best | - Foxhound Background
Foxhounds are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent.
There are two main breeds of foxhounds:
-English Foxhound
-American Foxhound
The original foxhound, the English foxhound, was created in the late 1500s. The need for this breed arose because of the depletion of deer in England. Deer had been hunted for both for food and sport, using the Deerhound or Staghound known for their hunting capabilities. For sporting pur ...
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- Advantages And Disadvantages Of Hunting With A Dog
By: Razvan Jr | - Hunting along with a dog is a rather controversial sport these days and there are some dogs better at it than other, some dogs are better at a specific type of hunting than others, that is why hunting with a dog is a popular sport among hunting enthusiasts. There aren't any specific groups registered in the American Kennel Club ( AKC ) for hunting alone other than the hounds which are known to have an ancestral background in their lineage in the hunting domain.
These t ...
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- All About The American Foxhound
By: Gerry Ronson | - The foxhound has several wonderful qualities including hunting, tracking, being a watchdog, and a trail dog. They are a hardy breed, which means they have a lot of energy to expend and love to have some type of job or game to play during the day. They have been used as pack dogs as well. You will find they are not good around other pets like cats. Their instincts are to chase and they can end up harming the other pets. They do okay with other dogs, but again this depends on the breed of the ...
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- The English Pointer: The Perfect Pet?
By: Gabriel Adams | - Deriving their name from their ability to point out game to hunters, the English Pointer was specifically bred for its innate qualities. There are a variety of breeds used in hunting, but the English Pointer was known for finding game, stopping, and pointing it out by use of its muzzle. The hunter would then know where to shoot his target and the hunter and English Pointer would go about their day, happy with their bounty.
It is believed that during the sixteenth and seventeenth ...
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- English Foxhound Puppy And Dog Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The English Foxhound is a very active dog that was used to hunt in packs. She does well with other dogs due to her heritage. She is not considered a family pet because she really needs other dogs and she also must be exercised extensively. She is a very healthy breed and easy as far as grooming is concerned. She is good with children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) ...
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- Black And Tan Coonhound Puppy And Dog Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Black and Tan Coonhound is a friendly dog that was bred in the United States to tree raccoons and scent hunt other animals. They prefer to stay outdoors and can tolerate heat and cold. They need lots of exercise and it is best to have them on a farm or to have plenty of properly fenced in area for them to run in. They are good watch dogs and generally work well with other dogs. They need to be brushed occasionally but do need regular ear maintenance. They have low trainability so they are ge ...
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- Is An American Foxhound Puppy The Right Choice For Me And My Family?
By: Mitch Endick | - The American Foxhound is loving, sweet and kind. They can be good with children and other dogs but they are hunters so do not trust them with other pets. They do not do well in apartments but can make a good family pet, they can adapt if started at an early age. They do need lots of exercise, socialization with people and other pets, and obedience training. They are a bit independent. They were bred to run and love to track scents. In fact, unless they were raised indoors, they are an outdoor t ...
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- Dog Breeds 101
By: Patricia Johnson | - For thousands of years now, dogs have been selectively bred to produce varieties with characteristics superior to their predecessors. At first, the breeding focused on the dog's use, for example its hunting ability. This resulted in a vast diversity of dog breeds. But it did not stop there, later dogs were bred for more distinct and attractive forms.
A variety of dogs can be called a breed (distinct kind of family) on the condition that its parents have offspring of the same chara ...
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