SMOOTH FOX TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Terriers American Kennel Club (AKC) - Terrier Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Terriers The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Terriers Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 12/28.11.2003/GB
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	15½ inches
The Smooth Fox Terrier originated in Great Britain and is one of the oldest of the Terriers. He was bred as a hunting dog used to dig down into burrows and flush out fox and other small animals. Today, this breed is still used for hunting but he is more commonly seen as a family companion. The Smooth is a friendly, affectionate and devoted dog. He is a good watchdog and gets along well with children. Early socialization is recommended where other dogs, cats and household pets are concerned. The Smooth also enjoys digging, however, this can be corrected early on through proper training. The Smooth is a high energy dog and does require plenty of exercise. They enjoy participating in such activities as agility and fly ball, among others. He has a smooth, hard coat that is mostly white with black, tan or ginger markings. For additional books, gifts & merchandise, CLICK HERE TOP Health Issues: The average life expectancy of the Smooth Fox Terrier is 13-14 years. This is a very healthy and hardy breed that does not suffer from many of the health problems found in other breeds. Any problems that they do have tend to be as individuals rather than breed specific. If you are considering the adoption of a Smooth Fox Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is still very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 12 / 28. 11. 2003 / GB AKC SMOOTH FOX TERRIER VIDEO 16 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com TOP Grooming: Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Like most Terriers, the Smooth is intelligent but can be stubborn — Training should be consistent and firm. Socialization, especially with other dogs, should be done at a very young age. Training — For information on training your Smooth Fox Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several sports and activities including agility, conformation, obedience, herding, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada can be found here. (Note: For Breed specific Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such dog jobs as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Police K9s and much more. Also included here are listings of organizations from across Canada. FOX TERRIER, WORLD OF DOGS (WIRE & SMOOTH) by Diana Chads History of the breed, how to choose, care for, and show a Fox Terrier. Both UK and US standards, full color, a good resource for the breed. Covers both smooth and wire. — Available from Dogwise.com For additional titles, please see the Books & Merchandise section.

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