Toy Foxy Russell

The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, agile, and athletic working terrier bred specifically to go to ground in pursuit of quarry. According to the United Kennel Club standard, mature dogs stand between 10 and 12 inches at the shoulder and weigh approximately 11 to 13 pounds, though some breed standards allow heights up to 15 inches. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, with the length from withers to the set-on of tail exceeding the height at the withers, creating a rectangular profile. The chest must be capable of being spanned by an average adult's hands placed behind the front legs, ensuring the dog can navigate underground tunnels. Overall structure emphasizes function over appearance, with dogs always presented in hard working condition. The Jack Russell Terrier comes in three coat varieties: smooth, broken, and rough. All coat types are dense and weather-resistant, providing protection during outdoor work. The smooth coat lies flat against the body, while the broken coat displays some longer hair on the face and body. The rough coat features longer hair throughout that maintains a harsh texture. Regardless of type, the coat is predominantly white, covering at least fifty-one percent of the body, with markings of black, tan, brown, or combinations thereof typically concentrated on the head and at the base of the tail. The head is proportionate to the body, appearing triangular when viewed from the front with a moderately broad, flat skull. The stop is well-defined but not exaggerated, and the powerful muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull length. Ears are small and V-shaped, carried as button or drop style, and are highly mobile. Dark, almond-shaped eyes convey a keen, intelligent expression essential to the breed's character. The tail is set high and, whether docked or natural, is carried erect when the dog is alert or moving. The overall impression is of a robust, fearless terrier built for endurance and work underground.

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.