Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breed Information

Posted on Apr 18, 2019, Modified : Nov 15, 2019 Zina

Breeds

Country of Origin	England
Nicknames and Other Names	Fox Terrier Foxie SFT
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Terrier Group
Bred For	Flushing fox
Size	Medium-sized
Recognized By	AKC, ANKC, NZKC, KC, CKC, FCI
Life Span	12-15 years
Ideal Weight	Male: 18 pounds Female: 15-17 pounds
Ideal Height	15.5 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Dense, flat, smooth
Common Colors	WHite, White and Tan, White Black and Tan, White and Black, White Tan and Black
Markings	None
Availability	Available
Achievements	Featured in novels and movies
Suitable for Apartments	Moderately available
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Wire Fox Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier is one of the fox terriers breeds which is a medium-sized dog that is very active, energetic and never gets tired of working or playing.

As an active dog, they need a yard to play and run around to keep themselves fit and occupied. Smooth Fox Terrier is for the owners who enjoy high energy dog.

The Smooth Fox Terrier body is muscular and compact, built for agility and speed. Its long face which is one of his distinct features. The ears are small and triangular that hangs on the side of the eyes. Their eyes are deep-set, small, and dark in color. The neck is medium-size and muscular and the back is short and straight. The coat is flat, short but dense and hard.

Origin and History

The Smooth Fox Terrier was originated in England in the 18th century. It was originally bred to track and flush out the fox from its hiding location. This breed also used to retrieve birds and track other animals like deer.

It is believed that the Smooth Fox Terrier was developed with the mix of the breeds like Dachshunds, English Hounds, Fox Hounds, and Beagles.

The American Kennel Club recognized the Smooth Fox Terrier in the Terrier Group in 1885.

Is Smooth Fox Terrier Child-Friendly?

The Smooth Fox Terrier is very friendly and loving with people, especially with children. They have a great amount of energy and can play with children all day long. Therefore, they make a great playmate for kids.

However, their interaction should be supervised as kids sometimes play rough by pulling and pinching dogs.

Smooth Fox Terrier is child friendly — Smooth Fox Terrier laying with a baby.
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Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Smooth Fox Terrier is friendly but independent. They are loving and gentle with the family members, therefore, they make a great family companion.

As an independent dog, they have a high tendency to walk and roam around. Therefore, keep your dog in a well-fenced area, so that it cannot escape and wander outside for hours.

Behavior: Fox Terrier is generally very aggressive towards other dogs and so is Smooth Fox Terrier. However, Smooth Fox Terrier cannot defend itself like other fox terriers. Therefore, keep them on a leash while taking them outside, so they do not start fighting with other dogs and hurt themselves.

Personality: The Smooth Fox Terrier has an amusing and fearless personality. They are not afraid of any danger approaching them and stand by it. Therefore, they are a good guard dog and also a good watchdog as they tend to bark at strangers and odd activities going in the area.

Trainability

The Smooth Fox Terrier is easy to train as they are easily motivated and are eager to please the owner. As they are independent, it is necessary to develop leadership upon them. They respond well to positive reinforcement.

So, reward them with treats and vocal praises to keep them interested and motivated. Do not use harsh words and force hand upon them as it can make them defensive and even aggressive. Therefore, be gentle and loving towards them.

Facts

The Smooth Fox Terrier ranks 124 of 193 American Kennel Club registered breed as of April 2019.
Charles Darwin owned many dogs including Smooth Fox Terrier.
Herbert owned two fox terriers, named Big Ben and Sonnie.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Deafness, Distichiasis, Patellar Luxation, Lens Luxation. Cataracts, Legg-Perthes Disease
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Easy and Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 20% Fat: 5% Multivitamins Glucosamine Fish Oil

The Smooth Fox Terrier is usually a healthy breed with a life expectancy is 12-14 years. During these years they might suffer from a few of the following canine diseases:

Dental Disease: Dental problem is common in dogs affecting around 80% on average. The dental problem starts to affects your dog’s gum and roots. If not treated on time, your dog might lose teeth which ill affect kidney, liver, and joints. Therefore, to avoid the dental problem on your dog, regular brush their teeth.
Obesity: The Smooth Fox Terrier tends to suffer from obesity. It will put a weight on the dog’s leg and affects the joints. Therefore, food should be given in a required amount and on time. Do not feed your dog more than required to prevent overweight. While training, give them treats only in a small amount.

Colors

The Smooth Fox Terrier comes in the following colors:

White
White and Tan
Black and White
White, Black, and Tan
White, Tan, and Black

Puppies

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Cost: The average cost of the Smooth Fox Terrier is between $700-$1000 USD. However, adoption costs a lot less which is around $300 that includes the expenses of taking care of the puppy.

Height and Size: The average height of the Smooth fox Terrier is around 15.5 inches. The average weight is between 18 pounds of male and 15-17 of female.