Toy Fox Terriers are members of the toy group. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source Even though they do have some characteristics that are similar to other breeds, they also have several distinguishing ones. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Toy Fox Terrier.
Steps
Taking a Look at the Body Structure
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Note the dog's size. Toy Fox Terriers are small dogs overall, being 8.5–11.5 inches (22–29 cm) tall and weighing between 3.5–7 pounds (1.6–3.2 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Check the dog's head. Toy Fox Terriers should have a head that appears balanced, expressive, elegant, and not coarse. [3] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to sourceAdvertisement
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See what the dog's ears look like. Toy Fox Terriers have pointed, erect ears that are shaped like an inverted V. The ears should also be set close together and high, though they should not touch. [4] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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View the dog's eyes. Toy Fox Terriers should have clear, full, round eyes that may be both bright and dark, along with the dog's eye rims (except for chocolate-colored dogs, who have self-colored eye rims). The eyes should be a little prominent, though they should not bulge, and they should be set well apart from each other with no slanting, fitting good together in the dog's eye sockets. [5] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Examine the dog's tail. Toy Fox Terriers have a tail that is typically docked to around their 3rd or 4th joint. The tail should be erect, set high on the dog, and in proportion with the dog's size. [6] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Look at the dog's overall appearance. Overall, Toy Fox Terriers should appear athletic and well-balanced, with a gait that demonstrates flowing, smooth movement. [7] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to sourceAdvertisement
Examining the Coat
A Toy Fox Terrier may have a Tri-Color, Chocolate and Tan, White and Tan, or White and Black coat. [8] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Recognize the Tri-Color coat. A Tri-Color Toy Fox Terrier should have a mostly black-colored head, with tan-colored markings on the dog's lips, eye dots, and cheeks that are defined sharply. Over 50% of the dog's body should be white-colored, though you may notice black spots on the body. [9] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Know what the Chocolate and Tan coat looks like. A Chocolate and Tan Toy Fox Terrier should have a mostly chocolate-colored head, with tan markings on the dog's cheeks, eye dots, and lips that are defined sharply. Although over 50% of the dog's body should be white, you may notice chocolate-colored spots on their body. [10] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Note what the White and Tan coat looks like. A White and Tan Toy Fox Terrier should have a mostly tan-colored head, and over 50% of their body should be white, though you may notice tan-colored spots on the dog's body. [11] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Understand what the White and Black coat looks like. A White and Black Toy Fox Terrier should have rich, clear color, with a head that is mostly black, and over 50% of the dog's body should be white (ideally clear), but you may notice some black-colored spots on their body. If you notice a blaze, it should not be touching the dog's ears or eyes. [12] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Find out some general characteristics of the dog's coat. Regardless of which coat a Toy Fox Terrier has, their coat should have a smooth, fine feel, and it should have a satiny, shiny appearance. In the dog's ruff, their coat should be a little longer, and the coat should cover the dog's whole body evenly. [13] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to sourceAdvertisement
Checking Temperament
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Look for playfulness. Toy Fox Terriers are known to be playful dogs that can become quite focused on whatever they're doing. [14] X Research source
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Realize that this dog is amusing. Toy Fox Terriers are amusing dogs overall, and they are known to be entertaining. [15] X Research source
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See if the dog is energetic. While some may be more calm, some Toy Fox Terriers are known to be athletic and have a lot of energy. [16] X Research source
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Figure out if the dog is loyal. Toy Fox Terriers are known to be quite loyal to their family. [17] X Research source
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Be aware of stubbornness. Toy Fox Terriers can be stubborn, so this is something to keep in mind when you're training them. [18] X Research source
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Take note of a spirited demeanor. Toy Fox Terriers may be spirited, argumentative dogs, especially when they're playing with other dogs. [19] X Research source
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Recognize that this dog is adaptable. Toy Fox Terriers are adaptable dogs who are typically fine relaxing or being active, and they generally can live in an apartment or a bigger area, such as a farm. [20] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Consider dog DNA testing if you would like to know what breed your dog is. DNA testing can help confirm whether or not your dog is a Toy Fox Terrier.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/toy-fox-terrier/
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