FCI #159 · Group 6

English Foxhound (FCI #159)

English Foxhound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 159, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2009-03-26.

FCI #159Group 6: Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sangStatus: definitive
English Foxhound — Key Facts
Breed NameEnglish Foxhound (English Foxhound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #159
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2009-03-26
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #159 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #159

English Foxhound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 159 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — English Foxhound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)English Foxhound
Español (ES)English Foxhound
Deutsch (DE)English Foxhound
Français (FR)English Foxhound
Português (PT-BR)English Foxhound
FAQ

FAQ — English Foxhound

What is the official FCI standard number for English Foxhound?

English Foxhound (English Foxhound) is registered under FCI Standard #159 in Group 6 (Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official English Foxhound breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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