Smooths!

Smooth Fox Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Smooth Fox Terrier is a medium sized dog."

#2. "The skull is flat, moderately narrowing to the eyes."

#3. "The nose is black."

#4. "The teeth should meet in a scissors bite."

#5. "The eyes and eye rims are dark in color."

#6. "The small V-shaped ears drop forward close to the cheeks."

#7. "The neck is thick and muscular."

#8. "The legs are straight."

#9. "The tail is high set and is usually docked by 1/4, leaving 3/4 of the original length."

#10. "The flat, smooth coat should be dense and abundant. The coat is predominately white with black or brown markings."

#11. "The Smooth Fox Terrier is a brave and bold terrier."

#12. "Cheerful, lovable, enthusiastic and playful especially with children."

#13. "Affectionate, very devoted and loyal with the family, they truly enjoy their company."

#14. "Because of their strong hunting instincts, the Fox Terrier will also hunt and possibly kill other none K-9 animals, such as rabbits and birds, if given the chance."

#15. "Keep this breed properly leashed or in a completely enclosed area, because the Fox Terrier likes to go off and explore."

#16. "If the Fox Terrier is properly socialized and introduced they can get along just fine with other dogs."

#17. "Very intelligent they can be taught to perform tricks."

#18. "This is a relatively dominant, very high energy dog that can become stressed and frustrated without the proper type and amount of exercise both mental and physical. They not only need their bodies exercised but their minds as well. It is paramount, you are this dogs 100%, firm, consistent pack leader."

#19. "If you supply stable, firm, consistent rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk or jog, you'll be sure to bring out an awesome personality in the Smooth!"

#20. "Height: Dogs 14-16 inches (36-41 cm.)

Bitches 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)"

#21. "Weight: Dogs 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg.)

Bitches 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg.)"

#22. "Deafness may be a problem in predominantly white dogs. Some minor concerns are post nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes disease, and shoulder dislocation."

#23. "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."

#24. "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 chasing a small animal."

#25. "Life Expectancy: About 15 or more years."

#26. "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, blowing the coat twice a year."

#27. "The Fox Terrier was developed by crossing ancient Dachshunds, English Hounds, and later the Fox Hound and Beagle. It is one of the oldest terrier type dogs, originating in the British Isles in the 17th century. They were used by farmers who needed dogs to help get rid of the animals that would prey on the farmers stock, such as fox and rats and other small vermin. The Fox Terrier would find the animal in the ground relentlessly, digging, barking, growling and lunging until it harassed the animal out of its den where the hunter could then kill it. The Fox Terrier came in both a smooth coat and a wirehaired coat and were considered the same breed for many years. The Wirehaired Fox Terrier was bred by crossing in the rough coated Black and Tan Terrier, for use in rough country, its coat being less vulnerable to damage than that of the Smooth Fox Terrier. The first standard for the Smooth Fox Terrier was established in 1876, separating it from the wirehaired dogs. However they are still considered the same breed with different coat varieties by some clubs, but have been separated in the United States since 1984. Both the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wirehaired Fox Terrier were recognized by the AKC in 1885. Some of the Fox Terrier's talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdog, agility and performing tricks."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/smoothfoxterrier.htm

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