{"id":336778,"date":"2021-05-11T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/pets\/336778\/"},"modified":"2021-05-11T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T16:00:08","slug":"smooth-fox-terrier-dog-breed-facts-and-traits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/pets\/336778\/","title":{"rendered":"Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breed &#8211; Facts and Traits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breed - Facts and Traits\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JrMrlrKvXUE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe Smooth Fox Terrier seems to keep going all day without a break; his energy levels are astonishing. If you have children, they\u2019ll love this dog because while they have the energy to run around and play, so will the Smooth Fox Terrier.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re contemplating becoming the owner of this dog, you need to enjoy an active lifestyle because he\u2019ll keep you on your toes all day and every day.<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terrier At A Glance<\/p>\n<p>Personality: playful, intelligent, alert, fearless, active, and affectionate<br \/>\nLifespan: 12 to 15 years<br \/>\nSize and Weight:<br \/>\n\u25cf 18 pounds and up to 15.5 inches (males)<br \/>\n\u25cf 15 to 17 pounds and up to 15.5 inches (females)<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terrier Quick Facts<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Smooth Fox Terriers had their origins in England from the 18th century.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Until the mid-1800s, small, fast, and agile dogs that could make a fox leave his hole were called fox terriers. There wasn&#8217;t the desire to create a specific dog name for every breed; if he could flush a fox and be good at the work, he was a fox terrier.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Fox terriers didn&#8217;t need to keep up with the hunt burning their own energy; they were popped in a bag and carried over the hunter&#8217;s shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Once the bigger hounds of the pack had caught up to a fox, and the fox had &#8220;gone to ground,&#8221; the tiny fox terriers would be sent into the Fox&#8217;s hole to &#8220;flush&#8221; him out.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Today the Smooth Fox Terrier is more of a show dog or pet than a sporting dog.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Smooth Fox Terriers are renowned for their abilities as trick dogs and have traveled worldwide in various circuses.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf The Fox Terrier Club of the UK was created in 1876, and later that year, the club wrote the breed standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf The Smooth Fox Terrier ranks at number 123 on the AKC list of most popular dogs in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terrier Temperament And Personality<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terriers are a naughty little dog, their high level of intelligence combined with such levels of mischief means they are always trying to pull a fast one over you. <\/p>\n<p>They have a fun-loving attitude, happy to meet new people, and are very friendly. However, Fox Terriers don\u2019t extend that welcoming attitude to other dogs; the Fox Terrier is delighted to provoke an issue with every strange dog they meet, irrespective of the antagonist\u2019s size. <\/p>\n<p>You wouldn&#8217;t be comfortable allowing a Fox Terrier off-leash in the vicinity of other dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Every puppy, regardless of breed, needs early socialization, and that&#8217;s very true for the Fox Terrier. If you want a well-adjusted, mild-mannered dog that doesn&#8217;t suffer from anxiety every time you take him out, then socialize your Fox Terrier puppy.<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terrier Care<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terriers might be pint-sized, but don&#8217;t underestimate their energy levels. They are best suited to families with a house, a decent-sized yard, and energetic children; the children are so they can share the workload needed to tire out this little engine on four legs. <\/p>\n<p>We suggest a yard because letting him off-leash, as we mentioned, is very problematic with Fox Terriers. The breed does have it in for other dogs and will be aggressive. He needs a good hour of exercise every day, and it needs to be exercise that tires him out. <\/p>\n<p>So if you have a yard and children, that&#8217;s an excellent combination for a Fox Terrier.<\/p>\n<p>Intelligent dogs are fantastic, but it does bring some problems, not the least of which tends to stubbornness. So if you&#8217;re planning on adopting a Smooth Fox Terrier, you need to set clear boundaries from day one.<\/p>\n<p>The dog needs to understand he cannot get away with breaking the rules; as his trainer, you need to be calm, patient, and above all else, consistent.<br \/>\nWhen a Fox Terrier gets the message that he cannot take you for a ride, and you have worked out how to motivate him, you&#8217;ll be amazed what he can learn.<\/p>\n<p>Final Thoughts &#8211; Smooth Fox Terrier<\/p>\n<p>Smooth Fox Terriers are fantastic, family-oriented little dogs. Once you bring one into your family, you\u2019ll be blown away by their intelligence and incredible energy. <\/p>\n<p>They love children and will play together for hours if you let them; it\u2019s very likely the kids will tire long before the dog.<br \/>\nBarking can be problematic with Smooth Fox Terriers; if you live close to neighbors that have an issue with barking dogs, then this little guy might be a poor choice.<\/p>\n<p>#chihulife #dogs #smoothfoxterrier #foxterrier #terrier<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Smooth Fox Terrier seems to keep going all day without a break; his energy levels are astonishing. 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