Toy Foxy Rat Terrier

The American Rat Terrier is a compact, muscular, and athletically built dog that presents in two distinct size varieties recognized by major kennel clubs. The Miniature variety stands between 10 and 13 inches at the shoulder, while the Standard variety measures from 13 to 18 inches in height. Weight is proportional to height, typically ranging from 10 to 25 pounds depending on the variety. The body is slightly longer than tall, giving the breed a rectangular outline when viewed from the side. The chest is moderately deep, reaching to the elbow, with well-sprung ribs that provide ample lung capacity for this active working breed. The Rat Terrier's coat is short, dense, and smooth with a shiny appearance that lies close to the body. The breed displays striking pied patterns, meaning the base color is white with patches of one or more additional colors. Acceptable colors include black, chocolate, red ranging from pale gold to deep mahogany, apricot, blue, fawn, tan, lemon, and various combinations thereof. Ticking or small spots of color within the white areas is common and acceptable. The skin fits tightly to the body without wrinkles, contributing to the breed's clean, athletic appearance. The head is wedge-shaped when viewed from above, with a moderately broad, slightly domed skull that tapers toward the muzzle. The stop is moderate but distinct, and the muzzle is strong and slightly shorter than the skull length. Ears may be erect, tipped, or button-style, and are set on the outer edges of the skull. The eyes are oval to round, set obliquely, and range in color from dark brown to hazel, with amber eyes permissible in dogs with lighter coat colors. The tail may be naturally bobbed, docked to a short length, or left naturally long, carried in a slight curve when alert. Overall, the Rat Terrier conveys an impression of elegance, speed, and balanced proportions.

The Toy Fox Terrier is a well-balanced, athletic toy breed that combines the grace of its toy heritage with the strength and stamina of true terrier lineage. Standing between 8.5 and 11.5 inches at the shoulder, with 9 to 11 inches being preferred, this diminutive breed typically weighs between 3.5 and 7 pounds. The body presents a square proportion, being approximately equal in length from shoulder to buttocks as it is in height from withers to ground. Despite its small stature, the Toy Fox Terrier displays a muscular, agile build that speaks to its working terrier ancestry, with clean lines and elegant appearance that belie its remarkable athletic ability. The breed's coat is short, satiny, and fine in texture with a lustrous sheen that requires minimal grooming to maintain. The predominant body color is white, covering more than fifty percent of the body, with markings of black, chocolate, or tan appearing in specific patterns. The head must be more than fifty percent colored, featuring a distinctive blaze that extends from the skull down toward the muzzle without reaching into the eyes or ears. Accepted color combinations include tricolor (black head with tan markings and white body), white with black markings, white with tan markings, and white with chocolate markings. The Toy Fox Terrier's head is elegant yet masculine, with a rounded skull that is moderately wide and slightly domed. The ears are characteristic of the breed, standing erect and pointed, set high on the head in an inverted V shape. Dark, round eyes convey an intelligent, alert expression, while the small black nose complements the breed's refined appearance. The tail may be docked to approximately three-fifths of the original length or left natural, and is carried erect when the dog is alert. The overall impression is of a toy dog with unmistakable terrier character, capable of great speed and endurance despite its small size.