| The Fox Terrier's function is that of a dog that | | | | and strength of jaw. The chest should be deep |
| will run with the hounds to worry and hold the fox | | | | and the legs straight. The tail is docked. Feet are |
| at bay, or hunt by himself for foxes and other | | | | tight and round. Nails need to be kept trimmed on |
| vermin. He is traditionally more white than any | | | | a regular basis. The entire appearance should be |
| other color since, as a dog that ran with hounds, it | | | | that of balance and the movement should always |
| was important that he be distinguishable from the | | | | be straight and true, the feet landing straight with |
| fox. For centuries this dog has been bred "true" | | | | no variation sideways. Good movement is always |
| (with little variation in appearance or general | | | | a sign of correct conformation.The Fox terrier is |
| structure). Long before he was ever in a show | | | | highly alert and responsive to people. He makes |
| ring, this dog was a part of the hunting scene in | | | | an ideal pet, trustworthy and affectionate. He fits |
| Great Britain. He is one of the terriers that was | | | | well into family life, undemanding and yet always |
| bred to "go to ground" when giving chase to the | | | | aware of the members of his household, checking |
| fox.In the late 1860s the dog became a regular | | | | on his family regularly and being observant. |
| entry in dog shows. At that time both the | | | | Furthermore he usually is quite accepting of other |
| wirehaired and the smooth coated fox terriers | | | | dogs in the household, having been bred as a dog |
| were represented in one classification, but by | | | | that will run with other dogs. He has excellent |
| 1876 the Fox Terrier Club was formed and the | | | | watchdog capabilities, giving loud warning of |
| two coats began to be registered separately.The | | | | strangers , making such a clamor that he can not |
| smooth coat is exactly that, very short and | | | | be ignored. This dog also makes the perfect |
| dense and sleek in appearance. The coat in | | | | "jogger's dog" as he is hardy and has great |
| general is quite easy care and by nature the | | | | endurance, able to run for miles without tiring. He |
| correct coat is waterproof. The smooth coated | | | | is friendly and outgoing with children and loves to |
| Fox terrier sheds normally twice a year. The | | | | learn new games, often inventing his own games. |
| "wire coat" is as the name implies, wiry and with a | | | | Fox terriers are quite intelligent and can be easily |
| harsh texture. The wire coat also is one that will | | | | trained to do tricks. Their size makes them |
| not shed out the dead hairs naturally, thus it must | | | | adaptable for agility exercises and they are also a |
| be "stripped" on a regular basis. Both dogs are | | | | favorite in the sport of flyball. Obedience, utility |
| generally white and may have black and tan | | | | dogs, show dogs, therapy dogs, dogs for the |
| markings or patches of brown or black. In | | | | deaf and hunting dogs...the Fox terrier fits any one |
| appearance both dogs should show good muscle | | | | of these descriptions. |