Fox hunting animals

The foxEnglish, which is the usually seen, smooth coated
The fox, or "Tod," as it is known in the Britishvariant with a bias toward speed, the Welsh,
sport, is the target of a fox hunt. A small,which has a rougher, shaggier, coat and is bred
omnivorous predator, the fox is driven from itswith a regard for its scenting abilities, and the
preferred hiding places, generally known asAmerican, which is lighter than English hounds and
coverts (pronounced "covers"). In Europe the foxmore capable of scenting in drier conditions. The
hunted is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). In Northfoxhound is typically a mix of black, brown, and
America the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)white. The (Irish) Scarteen and (Scottish)
or coyote (Canis latrans) are often substituted,Dumfries Hunts are known for having packs of
although the gray fox usually trees and is nothounds which are entirely 'black and tan'. Each
considered sufficiently "sporting". In India, and inpack is specifically bred for its predominant game,
other former British Colonies, the jackal wasits climate, and its terrain. There are many types
often the quarry.of foxhound within the breed. For example, one
The coyoteof the most famous hunts in America, the Red
The coyote is the most prevalent game of NorthRock in Reno, Nevada has a tri-colored pack of
American hunts. The coyote is an indigenousWalker hounds, originally bred for non-pack hunting
predator which did not range east of thein the Southern U.S., and which can be seen more
Mississippi River until the latter half of the 20theasily from horseback in the high-desert terrain of
century. The eastward spread of the coyote hasthe Sierra mountains and foothills. A slower more
been dramatic, and now only a few hunts inmethodical hunting type is the Pennmarydel hound,
Virginia and Maryland claim to hunt exclusively fox.bred in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware
The coyote is faster and wider ranging than theregion. This hound is known for its long ears,
fox, so a much larger hunt territory is required togreat scenting capabilities, and melodious voice.
chase it.Terriers
The hounds and other dogsHunting below ground is undertaken using terriers
Fox hunting dogs are more properly referred to(such as the Fox Terrier). This is can be practiced
as hounds, and those specially bred and trained towhen the fox has gone underground and the
assist in fox hunting are known as foxhounds.other dogs cannot reach it. This may take
Mostly scent hounds (trained to pursue the foxanywhere from a few minutes to a couple of
based on its scent), most are used for varioushours. This does not take place in America.
types of hunting. Greyhounds (a type of sightThe horse
hound) are used running down hares (calledThe most prominent hunters ride specially trained
coursing), while harriers are typically used forhorses called field hunters. To train or ride such a
mounted hare hunting. (The name "harrier"horse is extremely difficult; however, casual
originally comes from the prey animal, and onlyhunters ride a wide variety of horse and pony
later is used in other English words such as "harry"types. The only requirements are that a horse be
or "harass.") Beagles are used for hunting hareswell mannered, have the ability to clear the
on foot (called "beagling") whilst more-or-lessobstacles, and the stamina to keep up with the
purebred English Foxhounds are used for huntinghounds. (Hunts in the U.S. and New Zealand
stag, otter or mink. Although it is technicallytypically have a non-jumping group as well as a
possible to course foxes with sighthounds such asgroup that jumps fences.) Fox hunting is the origin
greyhounds or lurchers, to do so is consideredof many traditional equestrian sports and sports
unsporting because of the high mortality, and suchderived from them, including the steeplechase,
coursing is mostly done by poachers.National Hunt racing, and hunt seat style in the
The foxhound is typically of three types: theUnited States.