Smooth Fox Terrier

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

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Summary

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively and intelligent breed, originally from England, known for its short, hard coat and being a tenacious fox hunter. They are friendly and playful, requiring consistent training and high exercise needs.

Origin and Purpose

England
Fox hunting

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	Up to 15.5 inches	Up to 18 pounds
Male	Up to 15.5 inches	Up to 18 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings White with Black White with Tan White with Black and Tan
Type	Short Hard Dense Flat
Length	Short

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Low
Grooming	Weekly
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Wedge-shaped Moderate length
Skull	Flat Moderately narrow
Ears	Small V-shaped Dropping forward Buttoned
Eyes	Dark Round Relatively Small Full of Expression
Nose	Black
Muzzle	Tapering Strong
Teeth	Scissor bite
Neck	Clean Muscular Moderate Length
Forequarters	Straight Shoulders sloping
Fore Legs	Straight Parallel
Hindquarters	Strong Muscular
Hind Legs	Parallel Angled Hocks Close
Feet	Small Round Compact Cat-like
Tail	Set high Carried gaily Docked or undocked
Gait	Smooth Effortless Fluid

Temperament

Lively
Intelligent
Courageous
Friendly
Playful
Alert
Quick
Independent
Fearless

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Yes
Good with Children	Yes Generally good
Good with Dogs	May need socialization Generally good
Good with Cats	May need socialization
Openness to Strangers	Open Friendly
Playfulness Level	High
Protective Nature	Moderate
Adaptability Level	Moderate

Working Roles

Fox hunting
Companion

Exercise Needs

High

Health

Generally Healthy
Lens Luxation
Myasthenia Gravis
Deafness
Cataracts

Additional Notes

Can be a challenge to train due to their independent nature
Needs consistent training and socialization
Prone to boredom
A good watchdog

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