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