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Smooth
Fox Terrier Puppies for Sale
Smooth Fox Terrier
(Smooths)
(Fox Terrier Smooth Coat )
Tinkabella Maletti, the Smooth Fox Terrier, at 18 months
old from South Africa
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Pronunciation |
Smooth
Fox Terrier |
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Description |
The Smooth Fox Terrier is
a very elegant, smart and stylish little dog dressed in a short white coat with
black or brown markings. The breed has a flat, tapering, narrow skull, and ears
that fold forward making "V" shaped flaps. The tail is normally docked
to 1/4 its length and stands on top of the dog rather than hanging out behind.
The Fox Terrier is blessed with many weapons of attack such as strong jaws,
well-developed teeth, eagerness, physical strength, and above all, courage. It
is a well-built, elegant dog - concentrating a lot of strength in a little
space. The eyes are dark, small, deep set and extremely lively. The neck is
thick and muscular. |
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Temperament |
The Smooth Fox Terrier is
a bold and energetic Terrier. They are enthusiastically playful especially with
children. They are affectionate with the family and
do not hide their jealousy. Cheerful and brave. They are ready to charge at all
times. Scrappy and impulsive. This lovable dynamo is great at learning tricks.
Amazing stories are told of the animal's loyalty and devotion. This dog enjoys
being part of the family and will become destructive without enough exercise and
attention. One of the most aggressive breeds, the Fox Terrier has a pronounced
tendency to pick fights with other dogs, even large ones, and are not generally
trustworthy with other pets. The Fox Terrier will also hunt and possibly kill
other none K-9 animals, such as birds, if given the chance. If the Fox Terrier is properly socialized and introduced
they can get along just fine with other dogs in the family. Keep this breed
properly leashed or in a completely enclosed area, because the Fox Terrier likes
to go off and explore. Fox Terriers like to bark and make good watchdogs,
although the high-pitched barking can be annoying and may cause problems with
neighbors. They may be too boisterous for elderly owners. They are willful and
need to be firmly obedience trained from an early age. Behavior problems may
include dominance challenges, especially with meek owners; guarding objects,
places and their own food from the owner, and excessive barking. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 14-16
inches (36-41 cm.) Bitches 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg.) Bitches
13-18 pounds (6-8 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Deafness may be a problem
in predominantly white dogs. Some minor concerns are post nasal drip, lens
luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes, and shoulder dislocation. |
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Living conditions |
The Fox Terrier will do
okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very active
indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
This
breed needs to be taken on a daily, long
walk or jog. If it is possible, they will love to run free in a safe area. Keep this
dog on a leash if there are small animals around. The urge for these dogs to
hunt is strong and they are likely to take off after cats and small dogs. |
Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more
years. |
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Grooming |
The short coat of the
Smooth Fox Terrier is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe
or dry shampoo when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
In developing the Terriers
we know today breeders crossed ancient Dachshunds, the English Hound, and later
the Fox Hound and Beagle. One of the oldest Terriers, the Fox Terrier was used
in the 18th century to hunt foxes in England. Its job was to harass
fox out of its hole. The dog would snap and growl and lunge at the hiding fox
until it bolted. They were also very useful ratters. Today the Fox Terrier is
primarily a companion dog. The first standard for the Smooth Fox Terrier was
established in 1876. The Wirehaired and
Smooth Fox Terriers are sometimes regarded as the same breed, although the breed
has been separated in the United States since 1984. Some of the Fox Terrier's
talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdogging, agility and performing tricks. |
| Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
"This is Jack, a Smooth Fox Terrier puppy at 4 months of age. He is so sweet, he loves to run and play but will cuddle up with you when you want. Upon his arrival home, he went straight over to the puppy pads, and has not had a single accident. He learned sit the first day, and had already mastered fetch, and thankfully doesn't chew. He is very smart and loving, the more people he can give kisses to the better. I bought him a pig ear and it has become his favorite treat. We walk him three times a day minimum, he loves being outside. He only barks when there is a strange noise outside, and his recent infatuation has become his reflection in mirrors and windows."
Fox
Terrier Shirts!
Fox Terrier Posters and Prints!
This is Rudo an 8 months old Smooth Fox Terrier
6 month old fox terriers, Chinook and Gidget, waiting for mom
to return home. They are brother and sister from the same litter.
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Smooth Fox Terrier
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