Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Foxterier hladkosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 3. Terriers |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Recognition features
- Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings
- Smooth, hard, dense coat
- Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail
Purpose
British working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.
History
Both Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers are British and probably share ancestry with the Bull Terrier and the Black and Tan (Manchester) Terrier. Type was fixed in the late 1800s and the original standard was drawn up in 1876. The dog is ready to deal with rats, rabbits and fox.
Coat
Smooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).
Similar breeds
- Wire Fox Terrier · Compare
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