Foxhound vs Pointer
Compare the Foxhound to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Pointers.
Foxhound
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Pointer
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1650 AD
Foxhound
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Pointer
Foxhound
Pointer
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
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Foxhound
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Foxhound
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Foxhound
Pointer
Foxhound
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
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