Foxhoodle Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Foxhoodle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Gentle
Sociable
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Tolerant
Instinctual

Foxhoodle dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Foxhoodle dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

United States

Fox Hound, Poodle

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Blue
Cream
Red
White
Gray
Pied

The coat of a Foxhoodle dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Wavy

A Foxhoodle can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Foxhoodles are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Foxhoodle is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Foxhoodles may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Foxhoodle have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Foxhoodle dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Foxhoodles dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Foxhoodles tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Frisbee

Foxhoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Foxhoodle, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Foxhoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Foxhoodle is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Foxhoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Foxhoodle feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Foxhoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Foxhoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Foxhoodle breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Foxhoodles are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Foxhoodles typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Foxhoodles are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Foxhoodles are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Foxhoodles are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Foxhoodle is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Foxhoodle is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Foxhoodle dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.