• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Smooth Fox Terriers: These are small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground such as rabbits, foxes, badgers and rats and fox bolting. Click here for facts about different Breeds of Terriers
  • Temperament: Lively, feisty, inquisitive, loyal and energetic but can require firm handling
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Smooth Fox Terriers originated in England and was originally bred for fox bolting and hunting. A fox bolting dog will accompany a pack of foxhounds and "bolt" after foxes. Smooth Fox Terriers were small enough to enter warrens yet big enough to also run with the hounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 14.5 - 15.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Smooth Fox Terriers and Nicknames:
  • Origin of the name 'Terrier': This originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth and the French name 'chien terrier' literally meaning 'dog of the earth'
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Smooth Fox Terriers: The coat is normally smooth, dense and sleek and comes in a range of colors including white with tan or black markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Smooth Fox Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Smooth Fox Terriers is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Smooth Fox Terriers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Smooth Fox Terriers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Smooth Fox Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Legge-Perthes disease - A disease of the hip joint that results in abnormal deformity of the ball of the hip joint
  • - Cataracts
  • - Lens Luxation in which the lens of the eye luxates, or pops out of place
• Fact 12 - Smooth Fox Terriers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1885
• Fact 13 - Breeding Smooth Fox Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Smooth Fox Terriers

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