Foxhound vs Bloodhound
Compare the Foxhound to the Bloodhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Bloodhounds.
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
80-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Origin Country
United States
France
Origin Year
1650 AD
1000 AD
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
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