Dog
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Toy 
Toy Fox Terrier Champions
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Pronunciation:
toi foks ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog is a toy sized breed of dog that should have a slightly longer than it is tall body. The breed should be compact and athletic and the legs should be short and stocky. The top line should be level and the head should be flat and should narrow slightly. The ears should be half-pricked and should hang towards the face instead of down the head. The tail is long but is commonly docked but regardless, it should be carried high.
The coat of the Toy Fox Terrier should be short and close to the skin. It should densely cover the dog and it should have a slightly coarse texture. The color should be primarily white but they can have markings of either brown or black.
Temperament:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog is described as a brave little dog that has a heart of gold. They are known for being very affectionate and are usually loyal to their family. They love having a good time and are often described as being a little clown since they are usually cheerful and happy to perform. They are usually very brave and will protect their family with everything in them. They can do well with children, and are usually patient and gentle with them. They can learn to get along with other dogs but they do have a strong prey drive so they are not recommended for homes with small, non-canine pets. The breed does need a strong owner and training is a must to prevent the Toy Fox Terrier from becoming bored or from developing bad habits.
Height:
The average height for a Toy Fox Terrier is between 9 to 10 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Toy Fox Terrier is between 3 to 7 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog is considered to have average health, however, there are a number of health problems that are commonly seen in the breed. These health problems are epilepsy, distichiasis, legg-perthes disease, post nasal drip, deafness, cataracts and lens luxation.
Living Conditions:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are properly exercised, however, they do well with a fenced yard to play in. They should not be outdoor dogs.
Exercise:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog is an active breed that should receive between 30 to 45 minutes of exercise each day. They should receive one or two long walks per day as well as some time off lead. This breed can have a strong prey drive so it is important to keep them leashed when they are out for a walk.
Life Expectancy:
14 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog does not require a lot of maintenance and can be kept tidy with only one brushing each week. In addition, the Toy Fox Terrier only requires a bath every few months and can do with only one or two baths a year. In between baths, the Toy Fox Terrier can be kept clean with a damp cloth. Ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis and nails should be trimmed once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Toy Fox Terrier breed of dog shares a history with both the Wirehaired and Smooth Fox Terrier. The foundation breed was developed in England but was eventually brought to the United States where it is believed that the Smooth Fox Terrier was crossed with the Chihuahua, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher and the Italian Greyhound to make the Smooth Fox Terrier smaller. The result was a small breed of dog that became a popular hunting dog for catching rats. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
