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