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