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Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is one of many terrier breeds. It was the first breed in the fox terrier family to be given official recognition by The Kennel Club (circa 1875; breed standard 1876). It is well known, and although not a widely popular breed today outside of hunting and show circles, it is extremely significant due to the large number of terriers believed descended from it.
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. It is a sturdy dog, well-muscled and it exhibits endurance. The male Fox terrier should be no taller than 15.5" at the shoulders weighing approximately 18 lbs. Its coat is hard, flat, and abundant. This breed does shed somewhat. In color they should be predominantly white-some are even all white-but typically have markings of black and tan.
Smooth Fox Terriers make excellent family pets. An intelligent and active breed, they must be kept exercised, and interested, and a part of the family. They are affectionate and playful. They have well-developed hunting instincts. Left to their own devices and deprived of human companionship, undesirable behaviour may be exhibited, including chasing of small animals, or escaping if ignored.
The Smooth Fox Terrier generally lives 12 to 15 years, and can live as long as 19 years.The breed is genetically quite healthy.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance dog in terms of grooming. Hair grows all over the entire body equally, so to have the smooth clean look areas must be scissored or clippered. For normal pet maintenance, brushing the coat, keeping the nails trimmed, and cleaning the hair out of the pads of the feet is important. Brushing teeth is also recommended, a dog's bite is very important to its health.
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