Smooth Fox Terriers are members of the terrier group who originated in Britain, and were originally bred for fox hunts. [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 They share some characteristics with other dog breeds, and have multiple distinguishing ones as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a Smooth Fox Terrier.
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Analyzing the Body Structure
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Take note of the dog's size. Both male and female Smooth Fox Terriers are usually 15.5 inches (39 cm) tall. Male Smooth Fox Terriers typically weigh 18 pounds (8.2 kg), while females are slightly smaller, generally weighing somewhere between 15–17 pounds (6.8–7.7 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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Look at the dog's head. Smooth Fox Terriers should have a relatively narrow, flat skull, that gradually has less width as it goes towards the dog's eyes. You should not notice a large stop, but you should notice a dip in the dog's profile, between the dog's forehead and top jaw (more so than a Greyhound). [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. Smooth Fox Terriers have ears in the shape of a v that are small in size, somewhat thick, and they should also drop forward, and close to the dog's cheek. The ear's topline should be well above the dog's skull. [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. Smooth Fox Terriers have dark-colored eyes, that are relatively small, quite deep-set, and very circular in shape (as much as possible). [5] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Check the dog's tail (stern). Smooth Fox Terriers have a tail that is set on quite high, carried cheerfully, but neither curled nor over the dog's back. The tail is docked, leaving behind 3/4 of its original length, and it should appear to have good strength. [6] 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 overall appearance. Overall, Smooth Fox Terriers should appear lively, happy and active, with good strength and bone despite being small. Their gait should appear like a clock pendulum, with the legs carried straight forward, with the front legs perpendicular, moving parallel to the dog's sides (similar to a clock [7] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to sourceAdvertisement
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Checking the Coat
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Know that the dog's coat color is not that important. While the dog should be mostly white, and ideally not have liver, red or brindle markings, their coat color is not important other than that. [8] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Feel the coat's texture. Smooth Fox Terriers should have a smooth yet hard coat texture. [9] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to source
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Check the coat's overall appearance. Overall, Smooth Fox Terriers should have a coat that appears abundant, dense and flat. [10] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club Expert knowledge, resources and advice for all things dog-related. Go to sourceAdvertisement
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Taking a Look at Temperament
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Notice a need for regular exercise. Smooth Fox Terriers are active dogs, and they need frequent exercise through things such as walks or games of fetch. [11] X Research source
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Know that this dog is playful. In addition to being active, Smooth Fox Terriers are also energetic and playful dogs. [12] X Research source
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Look for intelligence. Smooth Fox Terriers are smart dogs who learn new tricks relatively easily. [13] X Research source
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Be aware of Small Dog Syndrome. Smooth Fox Terriers may be prone to Small Dog Syndrome, which is a tendency to exhibit bad behavior that is sometimes even aggressive, despite the dog's small size. They will need consistent, firm training to prevent this. [14] X Research source
- Make sure that your dog is getting enough exercise—sometimes, people incorrectly assume that small dogs don't need the same exercise and enrichment as larger dogs. [15]
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- Make sure that your dog is getting enough exercise—sometimes, people incorrectly assume that small dogs don't need the same exercise and enrichment as larger dogs. [15]
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Realize that this dog is fearless. Smooth Fox Terriers are fearless, bold dogs. [16] X Research source
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Understand that this dog is affectionate. Smooth Fox Terriers are affectionate dogs who are loyal to and love being around their family. [17] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/smooth-fox-terrier/
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