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Smooth Fox Terrier Breed Profile
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[Music] the Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog one of many terrier breeds history the Smooth Fox Terrier the oldest of the fox terrier breeds boasts a rich and storied history dating back to the early days of fox hunting in England these dogs were originally bred to assist in Fox hunts serving as Earth dogs to dig out foxes when they went to ground the breed’s distinct white coat with small patches of black and tan was developed by crossbreeding the old English white terrier bull terrier and Beagle this made them easily distinguishable from the foxes during hunts the smooth fox terriers official recognition began in the mid 19th century with the first class for fox terriers appearing at Islington London in 1862 by 1876 the first breed standard was established by the newly formed Fox Terrier Club of England the breed quickly gained popularity becoming the most favored breed in England by the early 20th century traits Terrier is a small energetic breed known for its short back and Long Head its short coat is easy to maintain with weekly grooming although it does shed despite its small size the Smooth Fox Terrier requires up to an hour of exercise daily to meet its high energy levels this breed is versatile adapting well to both small homes and larger Country Estates a small to medium Garden is sufficient for its needs the breed’s history as a working dog has endowed it with a robust and athletic build making it suitable for various environments health issues while generally healthy the Smooth Fox Terrier is prone to several health issues common concerns include deafness luxating patellas and a variety of eye disorders such as lens luxation diasis and cataracts skeletal issues like leg calv Perthes disease and shoulder dislocations are also noted additionally conditions such as myasthenia gravis idiopathic epilepsy and gitra have been reported to ensure the health of the breed it is recommended that breeders utilize DNA tests screening schemes and inbreeding coefficient calculators the bva KC isds eye screening scheme is particularly important for maintaining Eye Health in the breed Behavior with kids and other Pets the Smooth Fox Terrier is known for its high energy and playful nature making it a lively companion for children however due to its energetic and sometimes boisterous temperament it may not be suitable for families with very young children unless properly supervised the breed has a high prey drive a trait inherited from its fox hunting days which means it may not always get along well with smaller pets unless introduced and socialized from a young age early exposure to different people pets and environments is crucial to prevent excessive barking and to ensure the dog is well adjusted and sociable grooming needs weekly brushing is typically sufficient to keep the coat healthy and minimize shedding despite their short hair they do shed so regular grooming helps manage this The breed’s Grooming routine should also include regular Dental Care ear cleaning and nail trimming to maintain overall health and hygiene price and lifespan the Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed with a lifespan exceeding 12 years making it a long-term commitment for potential owners prospective owners might expect to pay between $1,000 to $2,000 for a well-bred Smooth Fox Terrier puppy that’s all for today thank you so much for watching this video If you like this video do subscribe our YouTube channel for more videos