His lively and spirited silhouette is endowed with good bones and great strength.
All these characteristics are entirely concentrated in this small volume. Standing, the Fox Terrier looks like a miniature hunting horse.
His gait often gives him the reputation of being pretentious and slightly snobbish.
Height
Between 37 and 41 cm (14.57 to 16.14 inches) for the male
Between 36 and 39 cm (14.17 to 15.35 inches) for the female
Weight
Between 7 and 8 kg (15.43 to 17.64 pounds) for the male
Between 6 and 7 kg (13.23 to 15.43 pounds) for the female
Color
His color must be predominantly white. It may be single-colored, all white, or it may contain black or red spots.
Hair
His hair is hard or smooth depending on the category.
Morphology
His head has a flat and narrow skull leaving an impression more elongated than broad.
His eyes are small dark balls with an intelligent expression.
His drooping ears are small and form a v-shape. His nose is black. His amputated tail is carried cheerfully and set high, it should not be curled or bent over the back.
According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 3, section 1 and is #169
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3 comments
I’ve had several different dogs but my Smooth Fox Terrier is and continues to be the best dog. Got him when he was a puppy, and he just turned 17.
Wow, that’s impressive! Fox Terriers are amazing dogs, I’m sure he’s living an amazing life with you 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
You left out that these dogs are extremlly entertaining and very self willed. I am on my third one and could not ask for a better compainon.