FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a English Foxhound

The English Foxhound is a stamina machine — a pack hound bred to run the countryside for hours on end. That tireless engine burns real fuel, which makes what you put in the bowl the difference between a lean, sound athlete and a hound running on empty.

Here is exactly how to feed an English Foxhound on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the clean animal protein, joint support, and steady energy a working hound is built to run on.

Adult weight60–75 lb
SizeLarge
EnergyVery High
Lifespan10–13 years
CoatShort, dense and hard — low-maintenance, occasional shedder

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What a English Foxhound's body needs

Every English Foxhound trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

Tireless endurance athlete
Needs: Clean, calorie-dense animal protein and fat
83% meat, organs and bone delivers slow-burning energy and the amino acids to rebuild muscle after long runs — without the carb fillers that spike and crash a working hound mid-trail.
Powerful, hard-loading joints
Needs: Joint support plus a lean frame
Real ground bone and cartilage supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, omega-3s calm joint inflammation, and keeping a Foxhound lean takes pounding off the hips this breed is screened for.
Appetite that swings with workload
Needs: Easy, honest portion control
Freeze-dried raw is measured by weight, so it's simple to dial portions up on big exercise days and back on rest days — feeding the dog in front of you, not a fixed scoop.
Deep-chested, athletic build
Needs: Highly digestible, low-bulk meals
Minimally processed raw is dense and easy to digest, so two modest meals deliver full nutrition without the large, bulky volume that strains a deep-chested hound.
Short, weather-tested coat
Needs: Whole-food fats for skin and shine
Animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, keeping that close hound coat sleek and resilient through life outdoors.

How much to feed a English Foxhound

Quick answer: a healthy adult English Foxhound (60–75 lb) needs about 9–11.3 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weight	Freeze-dried per day	Per meal (×2)
60 lb	9 oz	4.5 oz
64 lb	9.6 oz	4.8 oz
68 lbtypical English Foxhound	10.2 oz	5.1 oz
72 lb	10.8 oz	5.4 oz
75 lb	11.3 oz	5.6 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active pets need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a English Foxhound

For an English Foxhound we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — fed in the generous amounts a hard-running hound needs, or as a rich topper while you transition.

Lean Chicken keeps a quieter or weight-watching hound trim, while richer Beef or Venison helps fuel and rebuild muscle in a dog logging serious miles. Rotate proteins for variety and a broader nutrient base — just add water and serve.

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Feeding a English Foxhound by life stage

Puppy: English Foxhound puppies are large, fast-growing athletes, so grow them slowly to protect developing hips and joints. Feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 meals and avoid overfeeding — steady growth lowers the risk of hip dysplasia this breed is screened for.
Adult: Feed a working adult to a lean, visible waist across two meals, and treat the chart below as a starting point you flex up on heavy-exercise days and trim on rest days.
Senior: Mileage drops with age but appetite often lingers. Trim portions to hold a lean weight, keep protein high to preserve hard-earned muscle, and lean into joint-supporting nutrition for a hound that has logged a lot of miles.

Common English Foxhound concerns — and the diet connection

Hip dysplasiaThe breed's main orthopedic watch-out and the reason hip screening is advised — staying lean plus joint nutrients from real bone, cartilage and omega-3 helps ease day-to-day comfort and support sound movement.
Kidney healthFoxhounds can be prone to renal issues, so fresh water and a moisture-rich, whole-food diet matter; rehydrated freeze-dried raw adds water back into every meal to support healthy kidney function.
Energy & lean muscleAn endurance hound runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers that burn fast and leave nothing in reserve.
Weight & soundnessAn idle Foxhound can put on weight quickly; measured raw feeding to body condition keeps the frame lean, which is the single biggest favor you can do for its hips and longevity.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a English Foxhound: what to know

A Foxhound's appetite tracks its workload, and that workload can be enormous. On active days the same dog may need noticeably more food than on a quiet one — feed to body condition rather than a fixed scoop, and you should always be able to feel the ribs and see a clear waist from above.

This is a deep-chested, athletic breed, so split the day's food across two unhurried meals and let the dog settle before and after exercise rather than running hard on a full stomach.

English Foxhound feeding questions

How much should I feed my English Foxhound?

A healthy adult English Foxhound (60–75 lb) needs roughly 9–13 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals — more on hard-running days, less on rest days. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it's far less by volume than kibble; feed to a lean waistline and adjust as activity changes.

What is the best food for an active, high-energy Foxhound?

A complete freeze-dried raw diet built on clean animal protein and fat. Richer recipes like Beef or Venison help fuel and rebuild muscle in a hound logging real miles, while leaner Chicken suits quieter or weight-watching days. Rotate proteins and feed to body condition.

How do I switch my English Foxhound to raw?

Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Hounds usually take to it eagerly — it's rich, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline as you go.

Does an English Foxhound need joint support?

Most benefit from it. As a large, hard-working breed screened for hip dysplasia, a Foxhound does well on freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ for natural glucosamine and omega-3 — and keeping it lean is the most effective joint protection there is.

Can I free-feed an English Foxhound?

No — free-feeding makes it impossible to track intake against a workload that swings day to day, and an under-exercised Foxhound gains weight fast. Measure each meal and feed to a lean, visible waist instead.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.