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Fox Terrier Smooth |
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Description... |
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bold, energetic dog, the Smooth Fox Terrier is the most impulsive
of the terriers. They will easily adapt to any home as long as
attention is given to the dog. The Smooth Fox Terrier sheds a
little and is good with children. It is a very playful dog that
may require a bit of patience from humans while training.
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History...
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Smooth Fox Terrier developed earlier than the Wire
Fox Terrier. It probably emerged from crosses of the Beagle, Bull
Terrier, Greyhound and an older smooth-coated black and tan
terrier. Originated in Great Britain where they were used for
hunting fox. The standard was set in 1876 by Francis Redmond.
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Traits...
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 This
is a high activity dog who loves to run, dig and bark. Fox
Terriers are quick, tenacious and tireless with lightning-speed
reactions. Because they were originally bred to hunt, Fox Terriers
may put small neighbourhood animals, such as rabbits, rats, etc.,
at risk.
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Good aspects...
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Protective, loving, and easily adaptable to many
environments it's easy to see why many people love this breed. Fox
Terriers are a hardy breed, and are not as susceptible to hip
dysplasia as other breeds.
They also have very little shedding and if brushed
weekly, do not have a "doggy" odour. Overall, this is a clean and well
mannered house dog.
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Health...
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These are a long-lived breed, generally living for
12-15 years. Generally considered to be a healthy dog, Fox
Terriers may be more likely to experience deafness (especially all
white dogs). Also, be sure to check for glaucoma, cataracts, skin
conditions or heart disease as the dog ages.
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Be aware...
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All white breeds have a higher incidence of
deafness. They can be stubborn and mischievous if not properly
trained. Watch out for your garden, they love to bark and dig. In
addition, they may be aggressive with other dogs due to their high
'prey' drive.
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Summary...
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Very high activity level, both indoors and out. Fox
Terriers make excellent watch dogs and can be suspicious of
strangers. They may tend to guard their food or toys, bark
excessively or dig destructively in undesirable places.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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