Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breed Facts and Traits

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The Smooth Fox Terrier seems to keep going all day without a break; his energy levels are astonishing. If you have children, they’ll love this dog because while they have the energy to run around and play, so will the Smooth Fox Terrier. • If you’re contemplating becoming the owner of this dog, you need to enjoy an active lifestyle because he’ll keep you on your toes all day and every day. • Smooth Fox Terrier At A Glance • Personality: playful, intelligent, alert, fearless, active, and affectionate • Lifespan: 12 to 15 years • Size and Weight: • ● 18 pounds and up to 15.5 inches (males) • ● 15 to 17 pounds and up to 15.5 inches (females) • Smooth Fox Terrier Quick Facts • ● Smooth Fox Terriers had their origins in England from the 18th century. • ● Until the mid-1800s, small, fast, and agile dogs that could make a fox leave his hole were called fox terriers. There wasn't the desire to create a specific dog name for every breed; if he could flush a fox and be good at the work, he was a fox terrier. • ● Fox terriers didn't need to keep up with the hunt burning their own energy; they were popped in a bag and carried over the hunter's shoulder. • ● Once the bigger hounds of the pack had caught up to a fox, and the fox had gone to ground, the tiny fox terriers would be sent into the Fox's hole to flush him out. • ● Today the Smooth Fox Terrier is more of a show dog or pet than a sporting dog. • ● Smooth Fox Terriers are renowned for their abilities as trick dogs and have traveled worldwide in various circuses. • ● The Fox Terrier Club of the UK was created in 1876, and later that year, the club wrote the breed standard. • ● The Smooth Fox Terrier ranks at number 123 on the AKC list of most popular dogs in the United States. • Smooth Fox Terrier Temperament And Personality • Smooth Fox Terriers are a naughty little dog, their high level of intelligence combined with such levels of mischief means they are always trying to pull a fast one over you. • They have a fun-loving attitude, happy to meet new people, and are very friendly. However, Fox Terriers don’t extend that welcoming attitude to other dogs; the Fox Terrier is delighted to provoke an issue with every strange dog they meet, irrespective of the antagonist’s size. • You wouldn't be comfortable allowing a Fox Terrier off-leash in the vicinity of other dogs. • Every puppy, regardless of breed, needs early socialization, and that's very true for the Fox Terrier. If you want a well-adjusted, mild-mannered dog that doesn't suffer from anxiety every time you take him out, then socialize your Fox Terrier puppy. • Smooth Fox Terrier Care • Smooth Fox Terriers might be pint-sized, but don't underestimate their energy levels. They are best suited to families with a house, a decent-sized yard, and energetic children; the children are so they can share the workload needed to tire out this little engine on four legs. • We suggest a yard because letting him off-leash, as we mentioned, is very problematic with Fox Terriers. The breed does have it in for other dogs and will be aggressive. He needs a good hour of exercise every day, and it needs to be exercise that tires him out. • So if you have a yard and children, that's an excellent combination for a Fox Terrier. • Intelligent dogs are fantastic, but it does bring some problems, not the least of which tends to stubbornness. So if you're planning on adopting a Smooth Fox Terrier, you need to set clear boundaries from day one. • The dog needs to understand he cannot get away with breaking the rules; as his trainer, you need to be calm, patient, and above all else, consistent. • When a Fox Terrier gets the message that he cannot take you for a ride, and you have worked out how to motivate him, you'll be amazed what he can learn. • Final Thoughts - Smooth Fox Terrier • Smooth Fox Terriers are fantastic, family-oriented little dogs. Once you bring one into your family, you’ll be blown away by their intelligence and incredible energy. • They love children and will play together for hours if you let them; it’s very likely the kids will tire long before the dog. • Barking can be problematic with Smooth Fox Terriers; if you live close to neighbors that have an issue with barking dogs, then this little guy might be a poor choice. • • #chihulife #dogs #smoothfoxterrier #foxterrier #terrier

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