How to Groom an English Foxhound

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Mild shampoo
Natural bristle brush
Tissue

Step 1:
Bathe only when necessary, using a mild shampoo. Bathing your English Foxhound too often dries out his already coarse coat.
Step 2:
Brush out the coat with a natural bristle brush to get rid of dead hair on the body. This dog does not need any sort of styling to look its best. The natural way the coat lies flat against the body is the way it should be. They shed an average amount of hair.
Step 3:
Clean out your dog's ears on a regular basis using a piece of tissue. Put the tissue over your finger and gently move it around to get rid of wax and anything else which might have built up in the ear canals. This English Foxhound's long, droopy ears can trap moisture and foreign objects which can cause infections.

Tips & Warnings

Breeders developed the English Foxhound in the 1500s during the reign of King Henry VIII, as the deer population in England was dwindling. The king decided that the fox would be the new prey of choice while the deer community revived itself. English Foxhounds are a mix of the Greyhound, the Bulldog and the Fox Terrier.
English Foxhounds generally live under 10 years.
Don't keep this breed in an apartment. They are far too energetic to handle that enclosed environment. They also need a yard in which they can exert themselves often and where they can stimulate their sense of smell.

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