Toy Fox Terrier Breed Information
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Toy Fox Terrier Breed Introduction
The Toy Fox Terrier breed is a small breed descended from the larger Fox Terrier and now considered a separate breed.
The Toy Fox Terrier’s Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet
The Toy Fox Terrier dog breed is intelligent, bold, and athletic. It is hardy and well balanced despite being lithe. They are bred to value human company and are related to the Miniature Fox Terrier of Australia, which was developed along similar lines. Being inherently intelligent, they can respond to many word commands. They were even used as companions to clowns in circuses because of their intelligence.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Toy Fox Terrier’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Toy Fox Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club’spublished breed standard.
- Size: 8.5 – 11.5 inches
- Coat: shiny,satiny, fine texture,smooth
- Color: Black, tan, and white; white, chocolate, tan; white and black; white and tan; body must be over 50% white
- Eyes: clear, bright, dark, full, round, , set well apart
- Ears: erect, inverted V-shape, set high and close together
- Muzzle: strong and parallel to the top of the skull
- Nose: black with exception of self-colored in chocolate dogs
- Tail: high, erect, in proportion to size
The Toy Fox Terrier’s Origins and History
Source: Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Original purpose: pet
Name: Also called American Toy Terrier or Amertoy.
Historical notes: The Toy Fox Terrier is believed to have been bred from smaller Smooth Fox Terriers with outcrosses to the Manchester Terrier and Chihuahua. In 1936 the breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club as a terrier and in 2000 by the American Kennel Club as a Toy breed.