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he Smooth Fox Terrier is a medium-sized dog. The skull is flat, moderately narrowing to the eyes. The stop is slight. The muzzle gradually tapers to the black nose. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The eyes and eye rims are dark in color. The small, V-shaped ears drop forward close to the cheeks. The neck is thick and muscular. The legs are straight. The tail is high set and is usually docked by 1/4, leaving 3/4 of the original length. Note: the practice of docking tails is illegal in most parts of Europe. The flat, smooth coat should be dense and abundant. The coat is predominately white with black or brown markings.

 

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Height: Males 14 - 16 inches (36 - 41 cm) Females 13 - 15 inches (33 - 38 cm)
Weight: Males 15 - 20 pounds (7-9 kg) Females 13 - 18 pounds (6 - 8 kg)

 

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he Fox Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. These dogs are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

 

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CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR

 

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Country of Origin: The Smooth Fox Terrier’s heritage is mostly unknown. The first evidence of its existence comes from a painted portrait of a Smooth Fox Terrier in 1790. By some theories, the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wire Fox Terrier are variations of the same breed (they were interbred until the 1980’s); the other possibility is that the Smooth Fox Terrier descends from the Smooth Black and Tan Terrier, Beagle, and Bull Terrier while the Wire Fox Terrier descends from the Rough Black and Tan Terrier. The Smooth Fox Terrier was a popular breed for fox bolting (chasing foxes out into the open where they could be attacked by larger dogs); white was preferred to distinguish the dogs from foxes at night. The Smooth Fox Terrier was one of the earliest show dogs, recognized as a single breed along with the Wire Fox Terrier in 1885 by the American Kennel Club and accepted as a distinct breed a century later. Many popular Terrier breeds descend from the S

 

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r in 1885 by the American Kennel Club and accepted as a distinct breed a century later. Many popular Terrier breeds descend from the Smooth Fox Terrier. Famous Smooth Fox Terriers include Skip from the book ‘My Dog Skip’ (apocryphally portrayed by a Jack Russell Terrier in the film), and Sir Aurel Stein’s six Smooth Fox Terrier companions, all named Dash, who accompanied him on his spectacular adventures across the globe from 1896 to 1950. Size: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a shoulder height of 33-

 

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n his spectacular adventures across the globe from 1896 to 1950. Size: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a shoulder height of 33-41 cm (13-16 in) and weighs 7-8 kg (15-19 lbs). It has a distinctive tapered muzzle, small dark eyes, and highly set ‘V’-shaped ears which fold forward. Smooth Fox Terriers have muscular, well-proportioned bodies with a highly set, mostly straight tail and small, round feet.

 

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Coat: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a short, smooth, hard and dense coat. The coat is predominantly white with possible black and/or tan markings. Smooth Fox Terriers have a solid or half-and-half colored face with possible markings or blaze, or color on the eyes and/or ears only. The Smooth Fox Terrier sheds a considerable amount (substantially more than the Wire Fox Terrier).

 

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Character: The Smooth Fox Terrier is very loyal and affectionate. It is playful, energetic and exuberant, with an abundance of courage. Smooth Fox Terriers make excellent pets, but if ignored or unexercised they will bark, dig, chew furniture, and stage escape attempts.

 

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mperament: The Smooth Fox Terrier needs to be socialized well as a puppy. It tends to pick fights with other dogs. Although playful with children, Smooth Fox Terriers need to be watched as they can bite. They like to explore and bark occasionally.

 

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Care: The Smooth Fox Terrier should be brushed weekly with a firm bristled brush and bathed when necessary. Smooth Fox Terriers have a lifespan of 12-15 years. They are generally healthy, but some are prone to deafness or eye problems.

 

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Training: The Smooth Fox Terrier should be obedience trained as a puppy. It requires a consistent approach and may challenge authority on occasion.

 

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Activity: The Smooth Fox Terrier requires regular exercise in the form of a long walk or play in a fenced-in yard. If unexercised, Smooth Fox Terriers may become disobedient.

 

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Country of Origin: Belgium.
Size: Height: 28 cm (11 inches); Weight: 7-10 pounds (3-5 kg)

 

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Coat: Is long-haired, usually white with colored patches. A white blaze on the head is desirable. The ears resemble a butterfly, or, 'papillion' in french. Phalenes, however, have partially pricked (dropped) ears, which are considered defects by the AKC.

 

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Character: Although somewhat reserved around strangers, these are lovable, affectionate, boisterous little dogs that are eager to learn and play. Papillions are also very assertive and brave for its size.

 

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Temperament: Depending on how socialization was carried out, some Papillons may be jealous if their owner's attention is diverted elsewhere. This is not usually the case, however. They generally get along quite well with children and other household pets.

 

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Care: Regular thorough brushing twice a week is required. Bathing should be kept to about 3 times a month, using gentle baby shampoo. Any loose hairs in the ear passages should be removed.

 

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raining: Papillons respond best to a gentle approach due to sensitivity. Their willingness to learn makes training a fairly simple process. They are highly intelligent and obedient and are always curious about their surroundings.

 

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Activity: The exercise needs of this dog are uncomplicated. It will adapt itself to the activity level of your family.