Toy Fox Terrier

 

Summary

• The Toy Fox Terrier is a small, intelligent and lively terrier breed originating in the United States.
• The breed is the result of crosses between small smooth-haired fox terriers, miniature pinschers, Italian greyhounds, chihuahuas and Manchester terriers.
• It has a well-balanced head, a slim and athletic body, and a friendly and courageous temperament.
• The Toy Fox Terrier has a glossy, silky and smooth coat in various color combinations.
• The breed club provides advice on proper care, training and breeding, as well as information on the breed’s standard and disqualifying faults.

A lively and intelligent terrier

The Toy Fox Terrier is a wonderful little terrier breed with a lively personality and an intelligent nature. It was developed in the United States through crosses between various small breeds, including smooth-haired fox terriers, miniature pinschers, Italian sighthounds, chihuahuas and Manchester terriers. The result is a dog with a unique mix of characteristics that make it a faithful companion.

A well-balanced and athletic appearance

The Toy Fox Terrier has a well-balanced head with an intelligent and alert expression. The head is moderately broad, slightly rounded and softly wedge-shaped. It has a medium stop and a strong muzzle that is proportional to the rest of the head. The eyes are round, large and prominent, and radiate a soft and intelligent expression. The ears are pointed, upright and inverted V-shaped. The breed has a slim and elegant body that gives the impression of effortless movements and endless endurance.

Lively, brave and loyal

The Toy Fox Terrier is known for its lively and courageous temperament. It is intelligent, alert and quick to learn new tasks. It is strongly attached to its owner and is always willing to adapt to different situations. The breed is confident, determined and not easily intimidated. At the same time, it is friendly and loyal to its owners. The Toy Fox Terrier is a very active dog that is comical, entertaining and playful throughout its life.

Fur and color variations

The Toy Fox Terrier has a glossy, silky and smooth coat that requires minimal grooming. The fur is slightly longer above the withers or uniform. The breed comes in various color combinations. The tri-coloured variant has a predominantly black head with clear tan markings on the cheeks, lips and above the eyes. The body is over 50% white, with or without black spots. Chocolate and tan variants have a predominantly chocolate colored head with clear tan drawings, while white and tan have a predominantly tan head. There is also a white and black variant with a predominantly black head.

Advice from the breed club

The breed club can give advice on proper fur care, training and breeding. It is important to follow the breed’s standard and avoid disqualifying faults. The Toy Fox Terrier is a wonderful companion that will thrive with the right care and love.

Get to know the Toy Fox Terrier

You can get guidance on the characteristics, health, training and breeding of the Toy Fox Terrier. The breed is known to be a wonderful companion and will enrich your life with its lively personality and intelligence. Contact the breed club to learn more about this lovely terrier breed and get guidance on finding a reliable breeder.Wishing you the best of luck in your adventure with a Toy Fox Terrier!