The Smooth Fox Terrier is a well-known terrier breed, as it is an ancestor to a large number of other terriers. Historically, it was used as a fox bolting dog to drive out foxes from their hiding spots and into the line of sight of large dogs and men on horses. It has an energetic personality with a high prey instinct that is not recommended for first time dog owners, and without proper socialization, it may bark loudly. Physically, the coat is dense and flat and comes in white with black, tan, or black and tan markings. It strongly and sturdily built with a V-shaped head.
Smooth Fox Terriers have a withers height between 13”-16” (33-41 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 13-20 lb (6-9 kg). The Smooth Fox Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 19”-23” (48-58 cm), standing height between 18”-21” (46-53 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a well-known terrier breed, as it is an ancestor to a large number of other terriers. Historically, it was used as a fox bolting dog to drive out foxes from their hiding spots and into the line of sight of large dogs and men on horses. It has an energetic personality with a high prey instinct that is not recommended for first time dog owners, and without proper socialization, it may bark loudly. Physically, the coat is dense and flat and comes in white with black, tan, or black and tan markings. It strongly and sturdily built with a V-shaped head.
Smooth Fox Terriers have a withers height between 13”-16” (33-41 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 13-20 lb (6-9 kg). The Smooth Fox Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 19”-23” (48-58 cm), standing height between 18”-21” (46-53 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
