TOY FOX TERRIER Breed Standards
The Toy Fox Terrier was created in America during the 20th century by crossing the larger Smooth Fox Terrier with a number of different toy breeds, such as the Manchester Terrier, Chihuahua, Italian Greyhound and Miniature Pinscher. The resulting dog had a milder and more biddable disposition than its constituent breeds while retaining the sharp terrier instincts of the Smooth Fox Terrier.
SKILLS: The Toy Fox Terrier was developed from the smootth Fox Terrier. Between 1912 and 1936, standard-size and 'runt' Fox Terriers were registered with the United Kennel Club, but in 1936, the U.K.C. began registering the Toy Fox Terrier (TFT) separately. The Toy Fox Terriers makes a wonderful companion and seems to anticipate his master's every thought and mood. Nothing escapes the keen hearing of the Toy Fox Terriers which, coupled with his alert nature, makes him an exceptional watchdog.
SIZE: Height: about 10 inches (25 cm.) Weight: 3.5-7 pounds (1.5-3 kg.)
COAT: The hair is short and thick. The coat is white with black and tan or tan markings. Other colors do occur.
CARE REQUIRED: the Toy Fox Terriers should not be kept outside continually. In cold weather a coat is necessary and a word of warning - Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be wet! They are economical to maintain because they eat little and maintain a neat appearance with no special grooming required. A quick weekly brushing to prevent shedding, nail trim, and an occasional bath is all that is necessary.
CHARACTER: It is the Toy Fox Terriers's temperament and intelligence that attract loyalists. No shrinking violet, this toy breed is above all a Terrier; alert, sassy, and wired for action. The Toy Fox Terriers's intelligence is legendary. The Toy Fox Terriers looks into your eyes as if it is trying to read your mind and tries as hard as it can to talk to you. Fortunately for those who own them, Toy Fox Terriers are a long lived breed.
EXERCISE: Toy Fox Terriers are very active dogs, however they will pretty much take care of their own exercise needs.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: While, like most Toy breeds, the Toy Fox Terriers should not be paired with very young children, he is an exemplary companion for all ages. The Toy Fox Terriers is content and capable of any range of activities from hunting, to obedience, to just lounging around in the sun (or on the sofa!). Toy Fox Terriers remain playful all of their lives and never tire of entertaining their human companions.
TRAINING: Like all toy breeds, they are not recommended as companions for young children The Toy Fox Terrier is an excellent apartment or housedog. They can make do with very little space to exercise because of their size. Although they love to explore their outdoor kingdom, Because of their superior intelligence, they are very easy to house train. The Toy Fox Terriers is an outgoing and friendly dog, yet fiercely loyal to his family. It is impossible not to spoil these funny, loving, intelligent, and utterly loyal little dogs.
