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Dogs 101 Smooth Fox Terrier
Top Dog Facts About the Smooth Fox Terrier



Even if the ancestors of the Smooth Fox Terrier are not registered, the breed originated in England about 200 years ago. Used in its beginnings to drive away the foxes from its burrow, hunt, retrieve birds and track deer, the Smooth Fox Terrier managed to develop a great resistance, skill and agility. Currently, this dog still have its instincts and hunter traits, which makes him stand out in agility, speed and strength activities. Although the Smooth Fox Terrier can be stubborn, carefree and a little distant, his fans, however, appreciate it and value it as an adorable and unique pet. Check out more about why a Smooth Fox Terrier might be the perfect fit for your family here in BrooklynsCorner.com.

Time for some Ruff Trivia:
Cheerful and loving, the Smooth Fox Terrier was the pet of which president of the United States?

o A: John F. Kennedy
o B: Herbert Hoover
o C: George W. Bush

What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.

Strong and agile the Smooth Fox Terrier combines speed, endurance and power, allowing it to run and compete with horses and hounds during fox hunting. Its coat is composed of two layers, the interior short and thin and the outer dense, hard and very soft, where the white color with black or brown spots predominates. His body is strong and he stand no more than 15.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh 16 to18 pounds. He also has a peculiar flat and narrow head, Vshaped ears and small, deep and dark eyes.

Grooming: To take care of its soft coat only have to do weekly brushing to eliminate dead hair and keep it clean and healthy. Regular baths, regular cleaning of teeth and ears and trimming of nails will be enough to take care of the Smooth Fox Terrier.

Temperament: Even if for some people he may seem arrogant, the truth is that this is a pretty intelligent, brave, independent, optimistic, loyal and affectionate dog. Perfect to protect and care of his family, the Smooth Fox Terrier lives to run, hunt, explore and share many special moments with his owners.

Training: The Smooth Fox Terrier is an independent thinker who needs constant, patient, kind, firm, but above all fun and loving training. This is a dog that will test the limits of its owner, becoming a challenge. They need to stay focused on learning new activities to strengthen their obedience and character. Get some basic obedience training tips here in BrooklynsCorner.com

Health: With a hope of life between 10 to 13 years, this particular breed can suffer from deafness, nasal drip, cataracts, distiquiasis, LeggCalvéPerthes syndrome, shoulder dislocations, mast cell tumors, glaucoma, refractory corneal ulceration, ectopic ureters and skin allergies.

The Smooth Fox Terrier is an intelligent, friendly and cunning breed, capable of becoming the fastest hunter, and being, at the same time, the most loyal and loving companion. Perfect for families with children, the Smooth Fox Terrier is currently used as exhibition dogs in the most important competitions in the world.

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