English Foxhound

Brushing Routine

Brush weekly with a firm bristle brush or rubber curry comb to maintain the short, dense, hard hound coat. A hound glove provides excellent daily maintenance. Use a deshedding tool during spring and fall coat transitions. The coat is naturally glossy and lies flat with minimal grooming.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 5-7 weeks with a deodorizing hound shampoo. English Foxhounds have a moderate pack hound scent. Use a deep-cleaning formula and pay attention to the ears, which trap oil and debris. Rinse completely to maintain the coat's natural hard texture and sheen.

Common Issues

• Pack hound scent that can be stronger than solo-kept hounds
• Ear infections from long, pendant ears lying flat against the head
• Shedding that increases significantly during seasonal transitions
• Thick skin that can develop calluses on elbows
• Social grooming stress if separated from pack or family during sessions

Extend Your Grooming Results

Clean ears every 3-4 days since the flat, heavy ears create a warm, moist environment perfect for infections. Use a deodorizing spray between baths. Provide soft bedding to prevent elbow calluses. A weekly chamois cloth rub brings out the natural shine in the hard, glossy coat.

Seasonal Care

English Foxhounds shed their dense undercoat in spring and produce a thicker coat in fall. Daily deshedding is helpful during these transitions. In Houston summers, the hard coat provides reasonable heat management but ensure shade during exercise. The breed handles Houston winters without any special coat care.

Maintenance Schedule

Weekly brushing with bristle brush, daily hound glove wipe, ear cleaning every 3-4 days, nail trims every 3-4 weeks, elbow callus prevention with moisturizer, professional grooming every 6-8 weeks.