Adopt a Smooth Fox Terrier

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Family:

terrier

Area of origin:

England

Original function:

vermin hunting, fox bolting

Average size of male:

Ht: <15.5, Wt: 17-19

Average size of female:

Ht: <15.5, Wt: 15-17

Other names:

none

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  Heat tolerance

Smooth Fox Terrier Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now

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  Annie
  San Jose, CA
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  Darwin
  Milpitas, CA
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  LOUIE
  El Paso, TX
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  Penny
  Berkeley, CA
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  Allie
  Warrenton, NC
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  Elliot
  Westville, IN
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  KITTY
  Point Richmond, CA
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  Chloe
  Chicago, IL
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  REBA and PENNY
  Perry, OK
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  Abby
  Fort Madison, IA
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  Dottie
  Long Beach, CA
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  Vega
  Sherman Oaks, CA
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  Martin
  Carrollton, TX
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  Cindys pups
  Falconer, NY
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  Lucky
  Huntsville, MO

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Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Temperament

Energetic, inquisitive, bold, feisty, playful, mischievous, independent and adventurous describe the fox terrier. This breed lives to run, chase and explore. He is usually fairly reserved with strangers and tends to bark and dig.

Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Care

The smooth fox terrier is energetic and cannot be ignored. As an active dog, he will do much to exercise himself given the room. He enjoys a vigorous game or walk, as well as an off-lead outing in a safe area. He does best living in the house and playing in the yard. Smooth coat care consists of weekly brushing to remove shedding hair. In fact, the smooths shed more than the wires.

Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Health

Major concerns: none
Minor concerns: lens luxation, distichiasis, cataract, Legg-Perthes, shoulder dislocation
Occasionally seen: deafness, patellar luxation
Suggested tests: eye
Life span: 10-13 years

Dogs Related to the Smooth Fox Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Irish Terrier

Shelters with Smooth Fox Terrier Dogs

Some animal welfare organizations with Smooth Fox Terriers ready for adoption:

• Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
• Jakes Wish Dog Rescue
• Canine Lifeline
• Noble County PAWs
• Pet Matchmaker Rescue