Smooth Fox Terrier , Terriers
Description: The
Smooth Fox Terrier is an energetic, inquisitive, playful dog who loves to run,
chase and explore. Similar to the Wire Fox Terrier except for his coat, he is
one of the oldest of the terrier breeds who were bred to dig down into burrow to
flush out foxes or catch small animals. An easy dog to live with, he enjoys
being a part of a family.
Height:
15.5 inches
Weight: 16 - 18 lbs.
Colors:
White with tan or black markings. White should be predominate.
Coat: Dense
coat of sleek short hairs which may not be thin anywhere on his body.
Temperament:
Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy, affectionate.
With Children: Yes, gets along well with
children and is always ready to play.
With Pets: Small pets such as cats may be
fair game and he may try to dominate other dogs.
Special Skills: Vermin
hunter and family pet.
Watch-dog:
Very High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise:
The Smooth Fox Terrier requires minimal coat care except during
their twice a year shedding. Brush coat with a firm bristle brush and bathe only
when necessary. Teeth and nails need regular attention. Exercise should consist
of a daily walk on leash and free play in a fenced backyard or a romp in the
park.
Training: Learning very quickly,
but they can be stubborn. Be consistent with training.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium,
Problem Solving - Very High
Activity: Indoors
- Very High, Outdoors - Very High
Living Environment: Apartment is adequate if
given sufficient exercise but ideal is a home with a fenced backyard as he is an
active terrier. Do not leave alone in the yard as he may bark and try to dig his
way out. To own a Wire Fox Terrier you need to be a confident leader who prefers
an active, feisty breed, not a couch potato.
Health Issues:
Lens luxation, cataracts
Life Span: 12
-14 Years
Litter Size: 3 - 6
Country of Origin:
England
History: He first became noticed
as a breed in the 1860's. He was originally bred to hunt vermin. His descendants
are other terriers from the English counties of Cheshire and Shropshire with
maybe some Beagle blood. Wires resulted from the breeding of a Smooth Fox
Terrier and an unknown female with wire-hair. Both the Smooth and the Wire share
the same conformation and were recognized as the same breed until 1984 when the
AKC approved separate standards.
First Registered
by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Terrier Group
Class: Terrier
Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI
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