| The Smooth Fox Terrier is a energetic, | | | | |
| playful always on the go barking dog. They | | | | *History. The Smooth Fox Terrier comes from |
| can be quarrelsome and actually pick fights | | | | England where they were used to hunt vermin. |
| with other dogs, even larger ones. They | | | | They were first registered by the American |
| should not be trusted with other pets. They | | | | Kennel Association in 1885. |
| may take to older children, especially if | | | | |
| extensively socialized when young. As a | | | | Some Registries: |
| reminder, never leave a child unsupervised | | | | |
| with a puppy or dog. | | | | *American Fox Terrier Club |
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| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | |
| male Smooth Fox Terrier is 14 to 16 inches to | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| the withers (highest point of the shoulder) | | | | |
| and 15 to 20 pounds. The female ranges from | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| 13 to 15 inches to the withers and 13 to 18 | | | | |
| pounds. | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Smooth Fox Terrier is no exception. Be on the | | | | |
| look out for deafness, congenital heart | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| disease, glaucoma, skin allergies and | | | | |
| shoulder dislocation. This disease list is an | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | |
| may also be significant threats, please | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete | | | | |
| list. | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
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| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | Litter Size: 3 to 6 Smooth Fox Terrier |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | puppies |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | Category: Terrier |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | Terms To Describe: Active, lively, playful, |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | energetic, quarrelsome, scrappy, |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | |
| | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| *Grooming. The Smooth Fox Terrier has a | | | | |
| smooth, hard, flat and dense coat that is | | | | Good watch dog. |
| easy to care for. She should be brushed | | | | |
| regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a | | | | Easy to care for coat. |
| clean and healthy coat, help you keep a | | | | |
| closer eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | Generally very healthy. |
| emotional bond with her. | | | | |
| | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | This dog is a barker. |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | May be a digger. |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | |
| | | | Will leave on adventures. |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | Can be a biter. |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | |
| of the front feet. | | | | May be possessive with their toys. |
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| *Life Span. The Smooth Fox Terrier can live | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| between 12 and 14 years with proper | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| nutrition, medical care and excellent living | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| conditions. | | | | faith guideline only. |