| Fox terriers are active and inquisitive | | | | leash. Due to their inquisitive nature they |
| hunters. They are smart and intelligent, need | | | | are likely to get into mischief if let out |
| attention and understanding and will reward | | | | alone. |
| their owners with love and affection. They | | | | |
| make wonderful family pets, they like | | | | Fox terriers were bred to be hunting dogs and |
| children (although they are best suited to | | | | their instinct is to work alone, unsupervised |
| children 7 years and above) and are generally | | | | by man. This can make fox terrier training an |
| friendly to everyone they meet. They can, | | | | interesting experience! Training needs to be |
| however, often be aggressive to other dogs | | | | positive and fun; they are quick to pick up |
| or, in fact, to other animals of any size. | | | | new things and do not respond to negative |
| | | | treatment. Because they have been bred to |
| Although small in stature, measuring | | | | work alone they do not require constant |
| approximately 15in. to 18in at the shoulder, | | | | approval as adult dogs, although as puppies |
| in their own minds they are much larger! | | | | they require a great deal of attention and |
| | | | will not like to left alone during the day. |
| Fox terrier care and grooming is similar to | | | | |
| that for many short-haired dogs. They will | | | | You can expect your fox terrier to live a |
| require regular brushing and bathing and | | | | long and healthy life - often to 15years or |
| their toenails need to be checked from time | | | | more. They are strong and seldom get ill if |
| to time, however, since they are such an | | | | properly protected from contagious disease by |
| active dog their toenails tend to stay short. | | | | regular vaccinations and sensible |
| As with all dogs, a fox terrier's ears may | | | | precautions. Annual veterinary check-ups are |
| require cleaning on a regular basis. An | | | | always recommended for all dogs. |
| annual veterinary check is recommended for | | | | |
| all dogs. | | | | Your fox terrier will consider itself to be a |
| | | | part of the family and will want to be with |
| Your fox terrier will require a securely | | | | you wherever you are and whatever you are |
| fenced yard and will need to be walked on a | | | | doing! |