King Shepherd has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

English Foxhound has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Courageous
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loving
Affectionate
Loyal

Active
Friendly
Sociable
Companionable
Gentle
Tolerant

Choose a King Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

English Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

Great Britain

German Shepherd, Shiloh Shepherd, Malamute, Pyrenees

hound, fox terrier, bulldog, greyhound

American Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

1990s

1700s

Herding

Hound (AKC:1909)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Red
Black
Brown
Sable

Black
White
Brown
Pied

King Shepherds have medium-length coats.

English Foxhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

King Shepherds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

English Foxhounds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

King Shepherds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

The English Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Epilepsy
Spinal Disorder

Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joint Dysplasia

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Allergy Testing

Hearing
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

King Shepherds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

English Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

King Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

English Foxhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

King Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

King Shepherd is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

English Foxhound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

King Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

English Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

King Shepherd dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

English Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Walk, Go to Park, Walking, Cuddling, Car rides, Go hiking, Cuddles, Dog beach, Dog Parks, Hiking

Camping, Go to Park, Walking, Walk, Hiking

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For King Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Foxhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The King Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The English Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

English Foxhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-150 pound (41 - 68 kg) King Shepherd feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) English Foxhound 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 King Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an English Foxhound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a King Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $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 average per month expenses of an English Foxhound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

English Foxhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

King Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Foxhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

King Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

English Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

King Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

English Foxhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

King Shepherds can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.

English Foxhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.