The Toy Fox Terrier

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The Toy Fox Terrier is a true American Breed. They were developed by breeding small Smooth Fox Terriers with several toy breeds such as the Chihuahua and Manchester Terrier.

The Toy Fox Terrier is a well balanced toy dog with an athletic appearance. They are agile, graceful, and possess great strength and stamina. They are excellent companion dogs, and have also proven themselves very well in conformation, obedience and agility trials.

This breed is both a Toy dog and a Terrier. They have the gameness of a terrier, yet the mild disposition of a toy dog. They are a tad more low keyed than terriers, and tend to be easier to manage for owners. If the opportunity is there, the Toy Fox Terrier will pursue the quarry of the backyard or barnyard without hesitation. They are known to tree squirrels and flush out rodents.

The Toy Fox Terrier may be physically small, but this is a robust little terrier that retains all the passion of its Fox Terrier ancestors. This breed thinks he is big! The breed is tough and bright, but stubborn. Curious and active, the Toy Fox Terrier keeps its young spirit throughout its life. They are intelligent, loving, sensitive and pleasant. It is very alert, inquisitive and quick. This is a companion dog that has not forgotten its ancient terrier instincts, and will therefore fight mice and small animals. This athletic little dog loves the hunt. Affectionate and very loyal. This breed is an exceptionally intelligent, trainable dog. Some have been trained to assist handicapped people around the home. It has proven to be an excellent hearing dog for the deaf. It can be trained to take its human companion to the sources of sounds, such as the telephone. The Toy Fox Terrier can be a yapper. Owners have been quoted to say that they only bark when necessary. They are friendly with children, but it is not recommended where small children are their companions due to its tiny, fragile size. This happy dog is sure to bring smiles to the faces of nearly all who meet it, due to its energetic and forever youthful antics.

Toy Fox Terriers should be 8 and a half to 11 and a half inches tall, though 9-11 inches is preferred. They are square in proportion, with height being approximately equal to length. Their coat is shiny, satiny, fine in texture and smooth to the touch. Their colors can be Tricolor, White Chocolate and Tan. Grooming is very simple for this breed. Bathing as needed, nail trim, and ear cleaning are usually all that is necessary.