Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 10 and 13 years. Regular activity, a diet adjusted to the effort, maintaining a healthy weight and preventive veterinary monitoring promote good longevity.
Build
A robust breed?
Its athletic build, its endurance and its protective coat make it a rather hardy dog. Its robustness remains average to good and does not exempt from monitoring the joints, hearing and kidney function.
Watch points
What to watch for
Regular veterinary monitoring is recommended in order to detect early the conditions to which the breed may be predisposed. Any decrease in endurance, lameness, change in hearing, increased thirst or change in urine should lead to a consultation.
Renal amyloidosis : This rare disease linked to deposits of insoluble proteins in the tissues can progressively impair kidney function.
Deafness : A partial or complete loss of hearing may occur and warrants a specialized evaluation in case of doubt.
Hip dysplasia : This abnormality of joint development can cause pain, lameness and osteoarthritis, especially in this large-sized dog.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Its short but dense coat provides it with adequate protection against bad weather and allows it to tolerate a variety of temperate conditions. However, it must be provided with a dry shelter in cold weather and sustained exertion during hot hours must be avoided, with permanent access to water and shade.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its high activity level often limits weight gain, but the ration must remain proportionate to actual exercise. It is advisable to regularly monitor its body shape and adjust intake during a decrease in activity, after sterilization or with age.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the hips and gait checked regularly.
- Monitor hearing and request a specialized test if in doubt.
- Clean and inspect the drooping ears after outings.
- Consult in case of increased thirst, fatigue, or changes in urine.
- Keep vaccines, antiparasitics, and the annual check-up up to date.
Vaccination
English Foxhound vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a English Foxhound? Like all cats, the English Foxhound receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for English Foxhound is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult English Foxhound vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your English Foxhound?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy English Foxhound
Before breeding, it is advisable to have the hips and hearing of the breeding dogs assessed and to discuss with the veterinarian the appropriate renal monitoring according to the lineage history. Regular veterinary check-ups, combined with examination of the ears and locomotion, complete this prevention.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
