Smooth Toy Foxter

The Toy Fox Terrier is a diminutive yet athletic breed that perfectly balances elegance with sturdy construction. Standing 8.5 to 11.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing between 3.5 and 9 pounds, this breed exemplifies the concept of a big dog in a small package. The body is square and well-balanced, with a fine-boned yet muscular build that reflects both its toy heritage and terrier ancestry. Despite its small size, the Toy Fox Terrier possesses remarkable strength and agility, capable of athletic feats that belie its compact frame. The overall silhouette is refined and elegant, with clean lines and excellent proportions. The head of the Toy Fox Terrier is elegant with an intelligent, alert expression that immediately captures attention. The skull is moderately wide and slightly rounded, tapering somewhat toward the muzzle. The dark, round eyes are prominent and bright, set well apart to give a keen, intelligent look. The ears are erect, pointed, and set high on the head, adding to the breed's alert appearance. The muzzle is strong in proportion to the head, neither too fine nor too coarse, with a scissors bite and well-developed jaws that reflect the breed's working terrier background. The Toy Fox Terrier's coat is short, smooth, fine in texture, and satiny to the touch, lying close to the body. The coat is predominantly white, typically covering at least 50 percent of the body, with markings in black, tan, chocolate, or combinations thereof. Acceptable color patterns include tricolor with black and tan, chocolate and tan, black only, or chocolate only, always with the white body. The skin is smooth and tight, and the tail is typically docked and carried high when alert. The overall grooming requirements are minimal, with the sleek coat requiring only occasional brushing to maintain its natural shine and remove loose hair.

The Smooth Fox Terrier is an elegantly built, athletic dog that combines strength with agility in a compact frame. Males typically stand 14 to 15.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 17 and 19 pounds, while females are slightly smaller at 13 to 15 inches and 15 to 17 pounds. The body is compact and muscular, built for speed and endurance, with a short back and well-defined musculature that reflects the breed's heritage as a working terrier. The overall appearance is that of a well-balanced, symmetrical dog with substance but never coarse, embodying the description of a gentleman among terriers. The breed features a distinctive head with a flat, moderately narrow skull that gradually tapers toward the eyes. The muzzle is long and strong, with powerful jaws and a clean-cut appearance that gives the face an intelligent, keen expression. The small, V-shaped ears fold forward close to the cheeks, and the dark, moderately small eyes are full of fire and intelligence. The neck is clean, muscular, and of fair length, flowing smoothly into well-laid-back shoulders that enable the breed's characteristic free, ground-covering movement. The Smooth Fox Terrier's coat is one of its defining characteristics, being short, flat against the body, hard in texture, and dense enough to provide protection. The predominant color is white, with markings of black, tan, or a combination of black and tan. The white base color historically allowed hunters to easily distinguish their dogs from quarry during hunts. The coat requires minimal grooming compared to wire-haired varieties, typically needing only weekly brushing to maintain its neat appearance. The tail is customarily docked and carried high, adding to the breed's alert, eager expression and confident carriage.