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Name	English Foxhound	American Foxhound	Finnish Hound
Origins	England	United States	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	189	187	233
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound breeds.	No data available	No data available	Finnish Bracke Suomenajokoira
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound? Compare adult weight ranges.	65-70 pounds (29-32 kg)	65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	67.5 pounds (30.5 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound? English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound height comparison:	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	21-25 inches (53-64 cm)	20-24 inches (52-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	22 inches (56.5 cm)

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound?	Frequent: The English Foxhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The American Foxhound is easier than average to get.	Average: The Finnish Hound is a commonly available dog breed.

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is easiest to train?	English Foxhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most alert?	English Foxhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most protective?	English Foxhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	American Foxhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound? Compare temperaments.	Active Friendly Gentle Sociable Companionable Tolerant	Loving Independent Intelligent Loyal Tempered Kind Sweet	Independent Energetic Friendly Calm Passionate Versatile
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	English Foxhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound?	High: English Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound social needs comparison:	English Foxhound dogs are a social breed. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Foxhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Foxhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: English Foxhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: American Foxhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most playful?	Average: English Foxhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Foxhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	Finnish Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Foxhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the American Foxhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most flexible?	English Foxhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Foxhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound?	English Foxhound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	American Foxhound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Finnish Hound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The English Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which uses mouth most during play?	English Foxhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Foxhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Foxhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of English Foxhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Foxhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Finnish Hound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Foxhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Finnish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has fewer health issues?	English Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	American Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Finnish Hounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The English Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The American Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Finnish Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Renal Disease	No data available	No data available

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most active?	English Foxhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Foxhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	American Foxhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound?	English Foxhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Foxhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The English Foxhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The American Foxhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which needs most food?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. What colors are available?	Black Tan White Lemon	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown	Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The English Foxhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Foxhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Finnish Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which drools least?	The English Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The English Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Rough	Dense Smooth Double Coarse
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound? English Foxhound or American Foxhound or {name3 shedding:	English Foxhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Foxhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best with kids?	English Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Finnish Hound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	English Foxhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Foxhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound?	English Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Foxhound or American Foxhound or Finnish Hound?	English Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound?	Yes English Foxhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Foxhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes English Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes American Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Finnish Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really English Foxhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Foxhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

English Foxhound vs American Foxhound vs Finnish Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of English Foxhound, American Foxhound, and Finnish Hound. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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