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The Foxhound, as the name implies, is used for fox hunting, hounds being worked in packs. It is a very old breed and is believed to have been brought to England by the soldiers of William the Conqueror. In build the Foxhound is similar to the Pointer, though somewhat heavier, and it has the same keen eye, a wonderful sense of smell and great stamina. The hound shown here is from the Eastern Counties Otter Hound Kennels, where Otter Hounds and Foxhounds hunt together in one pack.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 39 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
Probably the first of the canine race to be scientifically bred in Great Britain, the Foxhound appears to have been carefully reared as a hunting dog as early as the last decade of the 17th century. He combines beauty and elegance of tone with great speed and endurance. His expression is fierce, and his eyes have a characteristically steady and determined look. The coat, which is stiff, but smooth, may be tan (brown and black with white markings), black and white, grey and white, or lemon and white.
1925 DOGS - No 15 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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The Foxhound appears to have been carefully reared as a hunting dog as early as the end of the 17th century. His expression is determined and his eyes have a steady look. The value and utility of a Foxhound entirely depend upon his breeding and capacity, and a specimen is seldom seen outside a recognised pack, unless it happens to be a puppy walked for the pack by a farmer. The stiff smooth coat may be tan (brown and black with white markings}, black and white, grey and white, or lemon and white.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 14 in a series of 50, issued by Players
This handsome upstanding animal is rarely seen away from a recognized Foxhound pack Skull large and broad with high forehead. Muzzle long and blunt. Nose wide with large nostrils Ears long and lying flat to head. Neck lengthy and free from dewlap. Shoulders long and sloping. Chest very deep with well-sprung ribs. Forelegs perfectly straight and heavily-boned. Feet round and compact with high knuckles and thick soles. Hindquarters very muscular, well bent at stifle and hock. Tail carried upwards in graceful curve. Coat harsh and close. Colour: black-white-and-tan, black-and-white and hare or badger pied.
1937 DOGS - No 15 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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High breeding, pluck and endurance characterise the English Foxhound. Fox-hunting has been a favourite pursuit of British sportsmen since feudal times, and the Foxhound was probably the first, of the canine race to be scientifically bred in this country, having been carefully reared as a hunting dog as early as the last decade of the 17th century. The straight forelegs and the short, strong feet are distinctive features of the breed. The coat should be still but smooth. Colours: tan (brown and black with markings), black and white, grey and white, lemon and white. Height: 23-25 in. Weight: 75-80 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 13 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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