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