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fox hunting Fox hunting has always been regarded as a British activity in which highly trained dogs, as well as human hunters on horseback, pursue the red fox. Animal rights activists find the "blood sport" that barbarian. However, its participants and proponents see it as a traditional equestrian sport, as well as an important aspect of the history of the aristocracy of England. In fact, even if carried out in several countries, its roots go back to the British.

Known as Venery, the use of scent dogs are to track prey dates back to the Assyrian, Babylonian, Egyptian and even ancient times. But it was in England, using Agassaei breed of dog, that fox hunting was very popular, takes place even before the arrival of the Romans.

Later, the Romans brought more dog race and Fulpine Castoria, and the brown hare and several species of deer for use as a career. The boar was also known as a hunted animal.

Norman hunting traditions began when William the Conqueror arrived, with Gascon and Talbot dog. In fact, the cry of "Tally Ho" is the equivalent for the best IT Norman French, "which means it is in place.

1534 marks the first known attempt at fox hunting, to be held in Norfolk, England. There, farmers use their dogs for fox hunting as a form of pest control.

It was not until the 17th century that organized pack began to hunt hares and foxes, while those that are specifically for the sport of fox hunting was not used until the 18 century.

The Industrial Revolution saw people moving out of the country, but to settle in cities, where they could find a job. Even if ‘, rail road and canals split hunting country, has made it easier for people who wanted to hunt. It is also improved during the 19 shotguns century allowed the resumption of play to gain popularity.

Although it is considered as a rule, typical rural British sport, hunting with dogs takes place everywhere. They hunt in the United States, Canada, Ireland and India has also seen some extent, a legacy the British Empire. But some argue that the first packet that was only used for fox hunting, was in the United States.

Other countries are influenced by the Greeks and Romans, also a tradition of fox hunting with dogs. For example, France and Italy still have fox hunting. But in countries like Switzerland and Germany, fox hunting was banned.

In 2004, 170 packages stored in the United States and Canada were enrolled in the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America, and many other farmers or unacknowledged packets.

When fox hunting is done in the United States, often chasing the fox is not taken. In fact, they are trained not to be captured during the hunt the fox.

Late summer, young dogs taken in the hunt called "cubbing" where the puppy has learned to hunt, while the young foxes have learned to give chase. The real season usually begins in early November.

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