| The Toy Fox Terrier is a happy little | | | | and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal |
| dog, full of the energy of life. She | | | | disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, |
| likes to hunt small vermin and is fairly | | | | bad breath and other serious disease. |
| easy to train. She may accept other dogs | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| and larger pets especially if well | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The |
| socialized when young. She is a bit | | | | toenails of the rear feet grow slower |
| fragile due to small size so older, calm | | | | than the toenails of the front feet. |
| children do best with her. As a | | | | *Life Span. The Toy Fox Terrier can live |
| reminder, never leave a child | | | | between 13 and 14 years with proper |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | living conditions. |
| adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | *History. The Toy Fox Terrier comes from |
| the Toy Fox Terrier is 10 inches to the | | | | England or it was developed in the USA, |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) | | | | depending upon who you talk to. They |
| and 3.5 to 7 pounds. | | | | were first registered by the American |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | Kennel Association in 2001. |
| breeds have certain inherited health | | | | Some Registries: |
| problems associated with that specific | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| breed and the Toy Fox Terrier is no | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| exception. Although considered a very | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| healthy breed, be on the look out for | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| legg clave perthes and stifle. They may | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| also shoe allergies to wheat, corn and | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique |
| beets. This disease list is an | | | | Internationale |
| informative guideline only. Other | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| diseases may also be significant | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| threats, please contact your | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| She should visit the veterinarian | | | | Category: Toy |
| several times in the first year for | | | | Terms To Describe: Intelligent, |
| shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | personality, character, courage, |
| an adult, she should visit the | | | | athletic, affectionate, friendly, loyal, |
| veterinarian yearly for shots and check | | | | animated |
| up. As she gets older, six years and on, | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| she should visit the veterinarian twice | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Very affectionate. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | They shed lightly. |
| *Grooming. The Toy Fox Terrier has a | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| smooth easy to care for coat. She should | | | | Makes a poor guard dog. |
| be brushed regularly. Brushing will help | | | | Can not stand cold weather. |
| her maintain a clean and healthy coat, | | | | Very light shedder. |
| help you keep a closer eye on her health | | | | Can be stubborn. |
| and strengthen your emotional bond with | | | | *Other Names Known By: American Toy |
| her. | | | | Terrier, AmerToy, |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not |
| twice a week with toothpaste and | | | | everything in this information may be |
| toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing | | | | correct for your dog. This information |
| removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | |