Smooth Fox Terrier Breed Information

Smooth Fox Terrier Quick Stats:

Other Common Names:
Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Description:
Smooth Fox Terriers are small muscular dogs with strong jaws and a tapering narrow head. Their tails stand straight up and their compact bodies allow them to be both strong and fast.

Country of Origin:
Smooth Fox Terriers originated in England

Height:
Smooth Fox Terriers males range from 14 to 16 inches (36-41 cm.), females from 13 to 15 inches (33-38 cm.)

Weight:
Smooth Fox Terriers males range from 15 to 20 pounds (7-9 kg.), females from 13 to 18 pounds (6-8 kg.)

Colors:
Smooth Fox Terriers are predominantly white with black or brown splash marks

Coat:
The Smooth Fox Terrier is easy to groom, requiring regular brushings with a firm bristle brush. Smooth Fox Terriers are average shedders.

Temperament:
This energetic fun loving dog is affectionate and playful. Smooth Fox Terriers are scrappy and impulsive and have been known to bite, so should be watched around children. Smooth Fox Terriers are courageous and devoted and make excellent watchdogs, though they have been known to bark excessively. A Smooth Fox Terrier will like to explore so it should be kept in a safe enclosed area; it will sometimes even kill birds or small animals if given the chance.

Health Concerns:
Deafness can be a problem in mostly white dogs. Smooth Fox Terriers may be susceptible to nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes, and shoulder dislocation.

Life Expectancy:
The Smooth Fox Terrier can be expected to live 15 or more years.

Living Environment:
Smooth Fox Terriers can do okay in an apartment but love to go on walks and romps in the park. Smooth Fox Terriers should be kept on a leash near small animals, including cats and smaller dogs, or the urge to chase them will be irresistable.

AKC Group:
The Smooth Fox Terrier is in the Terrier Group

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