All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a balanced, well-proportioned terrier with a distinctive head that has a tapering muzzle, fiery dark eyes, and folded v-shaped ears set well up on the head, but not prick. It is a sturdy dog in that it is well-muscled and exhibits endurance, but should not appear in any way coarse or cloddy.
The male Fox terrier is tame but it will also respond to your commands. Shoulder height of a male Smooth Fox Terrier should be no taller than 15.5" with females proportionally less, and a male in show condition should weigh approximately 18 lbs. The tail should be set well up on the back and be straight or slightly curved, but not carried over the back or curled like an Akita's. Its coat is hard, flat, and abundant.
This breed does shed somewhat. In color they should be predominantly white—some are even all white—but typically have markings of black and tan. Red, liver, or brindle are objectionable and disqualifying faults in the show ring.
Heads are usually solid colored, but a variety of white markings are permissible, including half or split faces, blazes, or color only over the eyes and/or ears. It is commonly tri-colored.
Smooth Fox Terrier Training
The Smooth Fox Terrier is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Smooth Fox Terrier Shedding
The Smooth Fox Terrier sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Smooth Fox Terrier Grooming
The short coat of the Smooth Fox Terrier only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)