Smooth Fox Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Smooth Fox Terrier Dogs are Friendly, Independent, and Amusing dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 124. These dogs were bred in England for the sport of fox hunting they are very active dogs because they dug holes to catch the fox their sense of digging holes comes out very early this breed is very active and always ready for action. Smooth Fox Terrier Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 40).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Intelligent, Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The smooth is easily trained, but he needs a strong hand to control his desire to hunt
2- Smooth Fox Terrier is affectionate and protective. He makes a good watchdog with a tendency to be vocal
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Smooth Fox Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tri-color, White & Tan, Black & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 48 - 58cm (19 - 23in)
Height: 46 - 53cm (18 - 21in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on high and customarily docked to a length that is proportionate to the body and provides a good handhold. The tail is straight and carried erect, but never curled or laying over the back
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WEIGHT
Female: 6 - 8 kg
Male: 7 - 9 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Fox terrier
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1875
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Friendly toward people but don't hesitate pick a fight with other dogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
