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Yesterday we shared the origins and history of the Tibetan Spaniel, and today we continue to talk about the English Foxhound, which ranks 77th in IQ.
(English Foxhound on the Grass)
The English Foxhound originated in England in the 16th century. But its ancestor, the St. Huberthound (also known as the Bloodhound), was first brought with him in 1066 when the Normans invaded England.
During the Dark Ages after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the area of the forest grew rapidly. At that time, the British nobles and their hounds hunted deer in the vast forest, which was a recreational trend. But as the population grew, the forest gradually receded and the deer population decreased. The English gentlemen, hoping to continue their horse and hound entertainment rituals, slowly eliminated the hunting of deer and replaced it with a new type of prey: the red fox. But be aware that hunting the foxes, the cunning "chicken coop poachers," was previously considered to be the household chores of humble farmers and gardeners.
(Early English Foxhounds)
Traditional Fox Hunting in England began in the 16th century, with herds of hounds and hunters on horseback on rolling meadows. The "Master Of Hounds" bred a type of hound for this noble pastime, breeding large deer hounds (keen sense of smell and good endurance) into long-legged greyhounds (for speed and agility), and the result was the English Foxhound, whose form and demeanor have not changed to this day.
By the 18th century, fox hunting was all the rage in British upper class. In 1783, the English Foxhound was exported from England to the United States for the first time. Colonial American hunting enthusiasts, including George Washington and his wealthy Virginia neighbors, regained their british feel by conducting English-style fox hunting on their plantations. Foxhounds live in groups, with members in pairs rather than as individuals. According to the British Foxhound Club, in 1880 there were 140 groups of about 7,000 foxhounds in Britain. Mainly used for hunting, they are rarely seen at dog shows.
In 1909, the American Kennel Club (AKC) registered the first English Foxhound, whose name was Auditor.
On 25 April 1955, the World Breeding Dog Federation (FCI) recognized the English Foxhound as an independent dog breed.
(English Foxhound Hunting in Groups)
Traditionally, the English Foxhound has been a social hound, and many hounds have developed their own easily recognizable "types". At the annual Hunting Festival in Peterborough, exhibits from numerous hunting herds from all over the country competed for display. The standard of the English Foxhound includes not only the external appearance and structure, but also the requirements of its hunting ability.
(English Foxhound with strong athletic ability)
The English Foxhound has a beautiful voice, a sensitive nose, an unpretentious personality, and the ability to get along with other dogs. But its amount of exercise is very large and it is not suitable for city life. Although it is rarely used as a pet, this breed can also be a good companion for humans.
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