A direct descendant of the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Toy Fox Terrier was developed in the United States in the 1930s. Most often, dogs of this breed were used as rodent hunters and circus performers. In 2003, this breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club Toy Group and is now increasingly referred to as the American Toy Fox Terrier.
Characteristic
The Toy Fox Terrier is a small, agile, strong and energetic breed. She is believed to be much more responsive and more trainable than most terriers. These dogs are extremely alert, hardy, and playful. Like all terriers, they are completely fearless by nature and very difficult to intimidate.
Character
A sensitive, loving, loyal, and affectionate breed, the Toy Fox Terrier is an energetic and uplifting companion. Due to its tiny size, it is best left with older children. A dog of this breed needs constant attention. Gets along well with other dogs, cats and other pets with whom he grew up in the same house. At the same time, despite its size, it behaves like a real terrier and is always ready to challenge its rights with dogs of the same sex or respond to their provocations. Toy Fox Terrier is extremely cheerful, funny, funny, loving and interesting dog.
Wool and care
The coat of the Toy Fox Terrier is smooth to the touch, shiny and has a fine, pleasant texture. In general, it is uniform in length and only at the withers is there a slightly longer brush. The color is tricolor: black, brown, and white. There may be other options: white, chocolate, and brown, white and brown, or black and white. Moderate molting. These terriers practically do not require maintenance, it is quite enough from time to time to clean the dog with a brush or a special rubber glove. When necessary, this dog can be bathed or dry shampoo applied for this purpose. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene and keep nails trimmed, as with all small breed dogs. The most typical diseases for this breed are allergies to beets, grain and wheat, demodicosis, dislocated patella, Legg-Calvet-Perthes disease, Von Willebrand disease and congenital hypothyroidism. Toy fox terriers are preferable to start in countries with warm climates.
Training
A very intelligent breed by nature, the Toy Fox Terrier learns very quickly. Early socialization and obedience training is recommended. Rough or arbitrary methods are not recommended. Learning should be conducted with fairness, praise and firmness, reward and consistency. Dogs of this breed show exceptional talents as helpers for the hearing impaired and people with disabilities.
Activity
This little dog enjoys all kinds of physical exercises every day. He loves to walk with the owner on a leash and take part in family games or activities. But he especially loves to frolic in freedom in a safe or well-fenced place where he can run and jump for his own pleasure. If you devote enough time to training your dog, the Toy Fox Terrier is great for keeping in a city apartment.
