History According to the Kennel Club, the name Terrier comes from the Latin "land" and indicated a group of dogs, including the ancestors of the Fox, which had the purpose of working "on the ground" by hunting. Since the early twentieth century, the Kennel Club did not distinguish the smooth-coated Fox from the rough-coated Fox, so much so that crossbreeding between specimens belonging to the two different breeds was common. In England, the breed's place of origin, the Fox Terrier was the favorite dog for hunting foxes. General Appearance Active and lively dog, never clumsy. Awake, quick in action and sharp in expression. The Fox Terrier is friendly, courageous and curious. DATA SHEET 169 3 - TERRIERS 1 - LARGE AND MEDIUM BREED TERRIERS United Kingdom Average 12-14 years 4-6 puppies Friendly, fearless, intelligent, protective, responsive, sociable Male: 36-41 cm / 14-16 inches Female: 33-38 cm 13-15 inches Male: 7-9 kg / 15-19 pounds Female: 6-8 kg / 13-17 pounds White, black and white, white and tan, black and tan white Fox Terriers adapt very well to all environments, however they tend to suffer from separation anxiety. With careful exercise and several walks a day, they will adapt to home environment without any difficulty. Frequent. Dogs really suitable for children. It tends to fight with other animals therefore living with them is complex unless it socializes with them from a young age. Not very friendly with other dogs, it does better when it is the only pet in the family. Dog wary but not aggressive towards strangers. Fox Terriers are highly protective of their territory. They need at least a daily walk. Most of their exercise needs will be satisfied through playing. Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. Grooming is only necessary from time to time to keep the coat in good condition. It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but it's worth it. They understand and remember new commands after an average of 25-40 repetitions. Strong instinct to play. Hypoallergenic: Yes. The Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but requires regular checks by the vet. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE SEASON CHANGE TREATMENT