Smooth Fox Terrier

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Size: Small
Other Names: Fox Terrier, Foxie, SFT
Country of Origin: England
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a balanced, well-proportioned terrier with a distinctive head that has a tapering muzzle, fiery dark eyes, and folded V-shaped ears set well up on the head, but not prick. He is a sturdy, well-muscled, and exhibits endurance.

A short-coated earth dog who can live in a house or apartment if given a job; little grooming and a sharp voice at the door.

Historically, the Smooth Fox Terrier was used for fox bolting, accompanying a pack of Foxhounds and "bolting" after foxes, driving them out from their hiding spots and into the line of sight of the larger dogs and hunters. Smooth Fox Terriers with white coats were less likely to be mistaken for the fox in hunting, and therefore were more highly valued. Long-held belief stated that the Smooth Fox Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier were variations of the same breed. However, in recent years, an increasing number of experts have stated the opinion that the two breeds are not related at all; the Wire Fox Terrier is probably directly descended from the Rough Black and Tan Terrier of Wales, and the Smooth Fox Terrier is probably descended primarily from the Smooth Black and Tan, with traces of Beagle and Bull Terrier.

Height: Male: 15½ inches; Female: slightly shorter
Weight: Male: 18 pounds; Female: slightly lighter
Color: White; or predominantly white with black and tan markings; red, liver, or brindle markings are less common
Coat: Short, fine, and glossy
Lifespan: 12–15 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

Smooth Fox Terriers are an intelligent and active breed, affectionate, playful, with a strong desire to be part of the family (pack). The Smooth Fox Terrier makes an excellent family pet. If ignored and deprived of human companionship, undesirable behavior may be exhibited, such as chasing small animals or escaping.

Training

It is recommended to begin grooming the Smooth Fox Terrier at an early age, so that he will learn to enjoy the activity, making it much easier for him and his groomer.

Care and grooming

The Smooth Fox Terrier requires daily physical and mental stimulation for his health and well-being. The Smooth Fox Terrier requires regular brushing, nail trimming, and cleaning the hair out of the pads of his feet. Grooming is basically low-maintenance. As hair grows all over his entire body equally, areas must be scissored or clippered for him to have a smooth clean look. As a dog’s bite is very important to his health, brushing his teeth is also recommended.

Shedding

Low; the short glossy coat is easy to wipe down.

Health

Smooth Fox Terriers may develop lens luxation, deafness, and patellar luxation. Keep this active terrier lean and give it enough work so it does not invent trouble.

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