Smooth Fox Terrier

The head is narrow and long, with a flat skull, narrow and wedge-shaped from the eyes to the muzzle; the stop is not obvious; the cheeks are narrow and not full; the muzzle is long and powerful; the teeth are scissor-like in bite; the nose is black. The ears are small and "V" shaped, hanging forward to the cheeks, the ear fold line should be higher than the horizontal line of the skull, the ear base is high, and the ears point forward when alert. The eyes are small and deep, dark in color, sharp and lively, and the eye rims are black. The neck is slender and slightly long, with full muscles, and it widens gradually near the shoulders. The shoulders are long and sloping backwards, the chest is deep and too broad, and the ribs are moderately bent; the back is short and straight, strong and powerful; the loin is well-developed and slightly arched; the height of the body is equal to the length of the body, and the abdomen is slightly tucked up. The limbs are strong and powerful,

Originated from the UK

The Short-haired Fox Terrier is a British breed that has been registered in the United States for more than 100 years. The breed is divided into two strains - the Short-haired Fox Terrier and the Wire-haired Fox Terrier.

In 1984, the American AKC Club passed the standard to distinguish between the short-haired fox terrier and the wire-haired fox terrier, and it was implemented on January 1, 1985. The standard believes that the two fox terriers originated from different breeds. They believe that the ancestors of the wire-haired fox terrier are the old rough-haired, black and brown working terriers in the Derbyshire and Durham areas of Wales. The main ancestors of the Short-haired Fox Terrier have been identified as the Short-haired Black and Tan Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the Greyhound and the Beagle.

Fox hunting was popular in England in the late 17th century, and people wanted a dog that could fearlessly dive into caves to search for escaped prey. In order to allow this dog to hunt with the foxhound, people chose to breed it with fast-running terriers, and in order not to be confused with foxes, only white fur was selected for breeding. Thus was born the Short-haired Fox Terrier. The Short-haired Fox Terrier was exhibited 15 to 20 years earlier than the Wire Fox Terrier. It was initially classified as a sporting dog because of its keen sense of smell, sharp eyesight and its endurance in chasing foxes. Early breeders crossed the Wire Fox Terrier with the Short-haired Fox Terrier to give the former a lot of white, a straight head and a more classic appearance. However, this crossbreeding ended within a few years. Because of the objection of the Fox Terrier Club of Great Britain in 1876 to the weight of a male dog being reduced from 9.1 kg to 8.2 kg, the original breed standard became a dead letter for many years. This standard was adopted when the American Fox Terrier Club (the first breed club in the United States) was established in 1885.

Mainly used for hunting small animals. Because of its intelligence, alertness, dignified and beautiful appearance, and likability, it is also a popular playdog and companion dog. It loves to bark and can also be used as a guard dog to guard the yard and car. It is not recommended to keep this dog in a family with other small animals, especially animals that are much smaller than it, such as chickens, ducks, rabbits, etc., because this may stimulate the chasing instinct of the short-haired fox terrier, and it is likely to stage a farce of chickens and dogs. Similarly, it is not recommended for first-time dog owners or busy young people, because in the absence of breeding experience and companionship time, it is likely to cause a lot of trouble to both parties. For example, the short-haired fox terrier bites things around the house to vent its emotions because of too little outdoor exercise. When the owner returns home from a busy day at get off work, he finds the house in a mess. I believe that anyone would be in a terrible mood. If you pull the dog over and beat and scold it according to human nature at this time, if the method is inappropriate or you don’t know the severity of the attack, it is likely to destroy the trust of the short-haired fox terrier in the owner, and then produce resistance behavior, which will undoubtedly further stimulate the conflict between the owner and the dog.

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