Foxhounds in rescue?

[MotherOfChickens]

Local DT has two 'foxhounds'. Neither look like foxhounds at all but how likely is it that they might be crosses?

 

[Goldenstar]

Local DT has two 'foxhounds'. Neither look like foxhounds at all but how likely is it that they might be crosses?

It's possible one of our friends Labradors had a litter of lab foxhound crosses their arrival was a big surprise , they were lovely .

 

[MotherOfChickens]

ah, interesting thanks, what did they turn out like trainability wise?

there is a slightly older one who does look more foxhound tbf but the ears are wrong in the younger one and she's much lighter in build although she's still pretty young. Both nice looking animals though.

 

[Alec Swan]

Could you post some pics?

Alec.

 

[Clodagh]

Fell hounds I would think, as in the racing ones?

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I will pm links

 

[EQUIDAE]

I have a foxhound x grey and he is a lovely pleasant dog but is very independent and recall has been a nightmare - there is nothing more high value to him than going off sniffing/chasing. If he's had a 20 minute blast off lead though he is done with a walk and happy to chill on the couch for the rest of the day. Equally he is happy to got for 8 hour hikes.

He didn't 'grow up' until he was 4 and he only just starting to act like a normal dog at 12!

As much as I love him i wouldn't have another.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I have a foxhound x grey and he is a lovely pleasant dog but is very independent and recall has been a nightmare - there is nothing more high value to him than going off sniffing/chasing. If he's had a 20 minute blast off lead though he is done with a walk and happy to chill on the couch for the rest of the day. Equally he is happy to got for 8 hour hikes.

He didn't 'grow up' until he was 4 and he only just starting to act like a normal dog at 12!

As much as I love him i wouldn't have another.

Pretty much what I would expect-am not interested in adopting one (am keeping an eye on local centres though) but just a bit intrigued by them.

 

[druid]

Probably fell hounds or crosses from private bushing packs

 

[Cinnamontoast]

A girl I knew had two: she had a horrible few days when they went off after a scent, mobilised her whole area!

 

[alfiesowner]

I have a Foxhound - believed to be cross but he does look like an English Foxhound to a tee. His recall was bothersome at first but now he's pretty good, he sometimes needs a reminder and I always have treats on hand and don't walk him near built up areas. His howl is loud like any hound and he will carry on if he doesn't get his way. He's not very destructive at all - when left if he has food, has had plenty of exercise and can't get upstairs or in the kitchen(!) he settles well for a couple of hours. I don't think he particularly enjoys it and doesn't have to be left regularly, he generally goes everywhere with us for socialisation purposes. I should point out he's a rescue from Battersea and he was a NIGHTMARE when they first got him in - over the top with other dogs, anxious and fearful, bolted all the time, slipped collars, harnesses, opened doors - the lot. He even managed to unlock his own kennel once. Now he gets the proper exercise, stimulation and love he so OBVIOUSLY craves (he's very soppy) he doesn't even attempt to slip and is generally well behaved, provided you have a good sense of humour.
I think like any rescue dog it's about meeting them, getting to know them and hearing the bad and the good from the home. I have always found rescue centres are very open about the dogs behaviours because it's important to them they find the right home able to cope with the demands of the dog.
All in all - if you can cope with a high energy dog (I walk Alfie at least one hour a day, usually more) who likes stimulation (treat toys, tracking, scent training, obedience), likes to chat away to themselves, loves other dogs and can have sensitive skin, so you need some money to throw at your new pet, then perhaps they could be for you.