Fox Terrier Smooth

FCI 12 - Large and medium sized Terriers

The first fox terrier, which were first presented at an English dog show in the mid-19th century, they were almost white dogs, especially suitable for fox hunting. Due to his courage, their endurance and ability to track and reach the foxes hidden in their burrow, little terriers soon found a large following among England's hunting and dog lovers. thanks to his physique, the intrepid dogs were able to get into the tubes Fuchsbau narrower. The purpose of breeding for fox hunting was also always the main focus when selecting suitable breeding dogs and ultimately gave the dogs their breed name Fox Terrier. (Fox = Zorro, terre = Earth).

In 1876 the newly founded Fox Terrier Club introduced the first breed standard for the Fox Terrier. Today the FCI distinguishes two variants of the Fox Terrier: the Fox Terrier Smooth and the Fox Terrier (wire). Although both types of dogs only differ in the structure of their coat, are kept separately.

At the beginning, the straight hair variant of the fox terrier was much more popular than the Fox Terrier (wire). But, this changed in the decade of 1920, when a real boom developed around the Fox Terrier (wire) and the “practical” little dog became the new “fashion dog” for fine ladies. Unfortunately, often forgot that the Fox Terrier was originally bred as a hunting dog and that the animals still possessed a lot of courage, hunting instinct and a certain sharpness.

Lack of education and inappropriate attitude gave dogs, who liked to dig gardens and seldom avoided a fight with other dogs, the reputation of being scathing and aggressive. In the middle of the last century, the number of entries in the breeding book, especially from Fox Terrier (wire), noticeably decreased. Today, twice as many are born Fox Terrier Smooth that the Fox Terrier (wire). Today, the traditional english dog in both variants belongs to the rather rare dog breeds.

The body of a Fox Terrier Smooth is compact and muscular, built for speed and agility. The dog has a short body but a long, elegant face with ears that bend toward the cheeks.. The height of this breed should not exceed 39 cm in males; slightly less in females and its weight ranges from seven to eight kilograms.

The coat of a Fox Terrier Smooth is short, flat against the body and dense. Normally, the hair covers the belly and the inner thighs too. Coat color is predominantly white with black and tan markings.

In agility, the Fox Terrier straight hair is in its element. The vivacious little terrier loves to move around and use his cute head. No wonder he never tires of dog sports like agility, obedience and flyball. Lying on the couch and lounging is definitely a thing of the past for smooth-haired Fox Terrier owners..

Daily exercise and recovery games, jogging together or hiking boots, wheels or horse, during which the persevering four-legged friend can accompany you, should definitely be on the show with a Fox Terrier Smooth.

The Fox Terrier usually gets along very well with children, after all they share their need to play and exercise. Active families who like to be outdoors will find a lively playmate and a loyal companion in the English Terrier.

A valuable companion for hunters and non-hunters

Though, like most dog breeds, Today it is kept primarily as a family and companion dog., the Fox Terrier still has a good figure when hunting. The versatile hunting dog can be used to build and rummage, to recover, to search or even to work in the water. His desire to work, his courage and vigilance make him an invaluable hunting companion. Non-hunters who wish to keep the Fox Terrier as a pure companion dog, they must divert his innate hunting instinct with dog sports and games and thus offer him a suitable alternative occupation.

The Terrier have a reputation for having a mind of their own – the Fox Terrier Smooth is no exception. In case of lack of orientation and carelessness on the part of humans, smart four-legged friend likes to take command, normally not to the delight of his two-legged roommates. A consistent and early education is essential for a harmonious coexistence with the fox terrier. But, if you take your time, knows the most important basic rules of dog training while giving your dog enough mental and physical exercise, you'll have little trouble with this little bundle of power. The Fox Terrier not only is he smart, but also very docile and people-oriented.

Basically, the Fox Terriers they are considered very robust and healthy dogs. Ocular diseases occasionally occur. There is also a certain predisposition to neurological diseases such as ataxia and myelopathy, which can lead to destruction of the spinal cord. With responsible upbringing, a healthy diet, lots of exercise and proper care for each species, the risks of possible illness can, fortunately, reduce.

The Fox Terrier Smooth they have a clear advantage over their relatives, the Fox Terrier (wire). While the Fox Terriers wire hair need a professional cut, regular brushing is enough to preserve the beautiful coat of the Fox Terrier Smooth. But, How fox terriers don't like to "stay still", you should get your dog used to brushing as early as puppyhood.

Nutrition as needed and careful care play an important role in maintaining the health of dogs. Needs-based means that the diet must be age-adapted, dog's weight and range of motion. The Fox terrier They are extremely sporty and active dogs and generally need a high energy diet with lots of high quality meat and vegetables..

If you are interested in a Fox Terrier Smooth, you must first inform yourself thoroughly about the characteristics of this breed. The Fox Terrier Smooth they are extremely temperamental and demanding dogs, who need consistent handling. A reputable breeder will ask you about your ideas and goals for dog breeding and, if required, will advise you not to buy a fox terrier. In this case, don't look for the next best seller, but carefully reconsider your reasons for buying a fox terrier.

A purebred puppy should only be purchased from a reputable breeder whose dogs have been tested for possible hereditary diseases and other criteria of suitability for breeding before use. Puppies go on sale at the earliest between the eighth and tenth week of life. The price of the puppy varies between 850 and 1.500 euros and depends on the sporting aptitude and the breeding value of the parents.

It is important that you know the exact needs of your dog and that you are familiar with the nutritional value of different foods.; both a deficiency and an oversupply of certain substances can cause serious health problems. Alternatively, you can feed your fox terrier with high-quality wet or dry food. Convince yourself of the quality of the processed ingredients and make sure that unhealthy additives such as sugar or artificial flavor enhancers have been avoided. You should also avoid too high a grain content in the food.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Fox Terrier Smooth" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Photos:

1 – Smooth Fox Terrier by publicdomainpictures.net
2 – Fox Terrier pelo liso by needpix.com
3 – Fox Terrier pelo liso by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/738534
4 – Vos Spits (born in March 2006) in action by Piet ter Beek / Public domain
5 – Fox Terrier pelo liso by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1617503
6 – Smooth Fox Terrier from «Czeczuga» Poland by Piotr Pietryka / CC BY-SA

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group 3: Terriers
• Section 1: Large and medium sized Terriers. Optional proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Terriers 1 Large and medium-sized terriers. ⓘ
• – ​KC – Working dogs ⓘ



FCI breed standard "Fox Terrier Smooth"

Origin:
United Kingdom


Date of publication of the valid original standard:
30.10.2016.



Use:

Terrier





General appearance:

Active and happy dog, where bones of good substance and great physical strength are combined in a compact package, never heavy or rough. It should not be leggy or very short of limbs, and should stand up like a hunting horse with a short back and able to cover a lot of ground.




Behavior / temperament:

Active, fast-moving, vivacious expression, always on the lookout. Friendly, extrovert and fearless. Friendly, extrovert and fearless.

Head:

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Cranial region:
• Skull: Flat and moderately narrow, wide which gradually decreases towards the eyes.
• Depression links (Stop): Small apparent stop.

facial region:

• Truffle: black.
• Snout: Jaws, Superior and inferior, they are strong and muscular, leaning slightly below the eye This part of the anterior face should be moderately molded, so that it does not descend in a straight line like a wedge.
• Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaws with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, that is to say, that the internal face of the upper incisors is in close contact with the external face of the lower incisors and with the teeth placed perpendicular to the maxilla.
• Cheeks: They should not be outgoing.
• Eyes: dark, moderately small, as round as possible but not prominent. Of alert and intelligent expression.
• Ears: Small and “V” shaped, falling forward close to the cheeks and never on the sides of the head. The fold of the ear should be above the level of the skull. Ears should be of moderate thickness.

Neck:

crisp, muscular and without dewlap. Of moderate length and gradually widening towards the scapulae.



Body:

• Dorrso: Short, straight and firm with no hint of weakness.
• Kidney region: Powerful, very slightly arched.
• Chest: Deep without being wide.

Tail:

Previously the custom was to amputate the tail.
• Amcouldtthere is: Rather high insertion, erect, without curving on the back or curled. Of good power.
• Sinn amputation: Rather high insertion, erect, without curving on the back or curled. As straight as possible. Tail of moderate length to maintain a good balance with the rest of the dog.




Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Shoulder: Long and well sloped back, fine at their ends and well defined in the region of the cross.
• Arm: Limbs should appear straight when viewed from any angle with little or no ankle pointing forward. Strong bones..
• Previous feet: Small, round and compact, with firm and hard pads, and with moderately arched fingers, without turning in or out.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Strong and muscular, without too much angulation.
• Thighs: Long and powerful.
• Knees: good angulation.
• Metatarsus: Hocks well lowered
• Hind feet: Small, round and compact, with firm and hard pads, and with moderately arched fingers, without turning in or out.

Movement:

The fore and hind limbs carried straight forward and parallel. The elbows move perpendicular to the body without interfering with movement, the femoro-tibio-patellar joints should not be turned in or out and the hocks should not be joined. Good propulsion power coming from very flexible rear members.



Mantle

Fur: Smooth, flattened, short, hard, dense and abundant. The belly and inner thighs must be covered with hair.

Colorr: White predominates: the total white, white with tan spots, black and tan or black spots. Tabby spots, red or liver colored are highly undesirable.





Size and weight:

Height to the cross: Not exceeding 39 cm in males; slightly less in females.

Weight:

• Males: 7,5 – 8 kg.
• females: 7 – 7,5 kg.




Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:
• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Itlatest changes are in bold.

TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler / Original version: (IN)

Technical supervision: Miguel Angel Martinez.

Last revision: Jorge Nallem.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation


Alternative names:

1. Fox Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Foxie, SFT (English).
2. Fox-terrier à poil lisse (French).
3. Glatthaar-Foxterrier, Foxterrier (Glatthaar) (German).
4. Fox terrier de pelo liso (Portuguese).
5. Fox terrier ratonero (español).

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