Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is also named the Fox Terrier Smooth Coat dog, or simply, the Smooths. It is a small but well built, elegant and smart. Its eyes are small, dark, circular and deep-set. Its V-shaped ears droop forward. Its short tail is upright and strong. The coat is smooth (as opposed to Wire Fox Terrier, which is wire-haired), flat, dense, and usually is dominantly white. The Smooth Fox Terrier is good in hunting, tracking, and even in performing tricks. The Smooth Fox Terrier is also a good watch but be warned of its high-pitched barking, which can be annoying.

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Fox Terrier Skills
In the 18th century, the Smooth Fox Terrier was used to hunt foxes in England. This did its job by causing the fox to bolt out of its hole with its growling and harassing gestures and sounds. In addition, it was an effective ratter. Its list of skills includes tracking, hunting, watch dogging, and performing tricks.

Smooth Fox Terrier Personality
The Smooth Fox Terrier loves to hunt, and therefore should be on leash when in the company of other animals. The Smooth Fox Terrier are extremely affectionate to their humans but can be jealous (which it shows openly), impulsive, and scrappy. In other words, it can exhibit its temperamental moods especially if not given the proper attention. This energetic is also very playful especially to kids but be careful, for they have been known to bite. With other dog, it can be competitive and pick fights. It is highly territorial of objects, places, and food even from its master. Its noisy barking can be a turnoff especially to neighbors. In general though, the Smooth Fox Terrier is very loyal and intelligent, that it can even be trained for tricks and other useful commands.

Smooth Fox Terrier Exercise Needs
This breed loves to run free and whenever possible, should be allowed to do so as long as the place is safe. However, it can also be contented with long walks or a visit at the nearby park. These exercises are important or this can turn temperamental and destructive.

Smooth Fox Terrier Living Conditions
The Smooth Fox Terrier breed is active even indoors and can be happy living in an apartment even without a small yard. However, it should be taken out for walks.

Smooth Fox Terrier Grooming Requirements
Because of its smooth short coats and being an average shedder, the Smooth Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming. It will do well with regular combing using a firm bristle brush.

Smooth Fox Terrier Health Issues
Especially for predominantly white dogs, the Smooth Fox Terrier can be prone to deafness. Other health issues include post nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes, and shoulder dislocation.