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When you hear the name Fox Terrier (sometimes called Foxy), you may think either of the Wire Fox Terrier or the Smooth Fox Terrier. The two dogs are very similar with the only difference being their coats, although they were each bred independently of each other. The Smooth Fox Terrier has a coat that is flat and smooth but yet hard and dense. The Wire Fox Terrier, on the other hand, has a coat that has a broken appearance and has a dense wiry texture. The color of the coats is similar with both dogs. They each have a base coat that can be either black and tan or tan with some occasional white spotting. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a breed of dog that is very bold, energetic, loving and full of life. These are the qualities that many smooth fox terrier owners love about the dog; these are also the qualities that many hunters admired about the smooth fox terrier. Although unknown to many smooth fox terrier dog owners, this breed was once used as a hunting dog. In the 18th century the smooth fox terrier was used to hunt foxes in England. It was primarily used to hunt foxes by harassing the fox out of its hole. The smooth fox terrier was trained to hunt the fox and harass it from its hole by snapping, growling and lunging at the fox until to bolted out from its hole. The smooth fox terrier was a very useful hunting companion. Before the smooth fox terrier was discovered, the hunt for a fox would be very frustrating for many hunters as the hunt would be over as soon as the fox reached its hole. So when the smooth fox terrier was introduced it solved the dilemma that many fox hunters faced. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a dog that was once used as a hunting dog before it became a popular breed for dog shows. The smooth fox terrier has now made its way into peoples homes and has become an excellent family pet. These intelligent and active dogs make great companions for children as well as adults. Not only are they loyal, but also they are very energetic and full of life, and because of this the smooth fox terrier must be given the attention that it seeks.
The smooth fox terrier is by nature an attention seeker, it is the type of dog that is constantly seeking the approval and love from their owners. Therefore, if you have a smooth fox terrier you will want to make sure that you give them the attention they require. Because the smooth fox terrier is an intelligent and active dog you must make sure that they are exercised daily and included as part of the family. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a dog that is capable of many abilities as well as tasks, from hunting to show dog the smooth fox terrier can prove to be a loyal and capable companion. Depending on what type of performance the smooth fox terrier is required to do it is likely that it will be able to do what it is trained for; whether it be for dog shows or hunting. It is best if the smooth fox terrier is trained from when it is a pup to ensure that it will have the right qualities needed for various tasks. If you plan on having the smooth fox terrier entered in dog shows then you will want to prepare it from an early age by training it how to walk properly as well as sit, stand, and obey direct orders. If your smooth fox terrier will be used for hunting then you will also want to start it off from a pup, as it will grow and adapt to the required performance abilities of a hunting dog. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a smaller sized dog that makes an ideal family pet as their small size makes them appealing to many. The smooth fox terrier is named such because of its coat, which is smooth, flat yet hard and dense when compared to the wire fox terrier, which has a dense wiry texture to its coat. The smooth coat of the terrier is short and easy to maintain when compared to the wire fox terrier, and often this appeals to many people who prefer a dog that is low maintenance and required little grooming.
The coat colors of the smooth fox terrier are typically base colors of tan or black and tan. Often the coat of the smooth fox terrier is white with few spotting of black or tan patches. Often the colored patches will be found around the eye or ear as well as other areas of the smooth fox terrier. If the smooth fox terrier has colored patches around the eye you will find that the eye rims will almost always be black, but if the eyes are surrounded by white then the eye rims may gradually get pigment but sometimes it may not occur at all. [...]
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Because the smooth fox terrier is a dog that requires a lot of attention due to its active nature, you will want to be sure that you will have the time to spend with the smooth fox terrier as they can become aggressive and display inappropriate behavior. One way of ensuring your smooth fox terrier will receive the right attention it needs is by playing with it, especially if it is a puppy. From a young age the smooth fox terrier is a very lively, active dog that will always have the energy and the drive to play for extended amounts of time, whether it is with you or with another dog. That is why it is important that you prepare yourself by reading and studying about the smooth fox terrier if you want the best relationship between your smooth fox terrier and your family. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a dog that is very bold as well as energetic and playful. They are amazing dogs that are loyal as well as devoted to its owner if it is treated well and trained well. Breed as hunting dogs, the smooth fox terrier now makes an ideal family pet for families with older children. The smooth fox terrier originates and was bred in the 18th century for hunting in England where it was mainly used for fox hunting. The main job for the smooth fox terrier was to chase the fox from its hole by growling and lunging at the fox until it retreated and came out from the foxhole. Although no longer used for hunting, the smooth fox terrier, still displays some of the same hunting behaviors by standing its ground and defending its territory despite the size of the intruder. The smooth fox terrier proves to be a good companion as well as a guard dog as it will inform you if any intruders enter your property. [...]
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Smooth Fox Terriers are very lively, energetic dogs that require a lot of attention as well as love and understanding. They can be very friendly and outgoing dogs, however if your dog is not given the attention it requires then it can easily lose its friendliness and become a vicious, attention-seeking animal. Typically the smooth fox terrier is aggressive towards other dogs, however it is very rare to find a smooth fox terrier that is aggressive towards people. The temperament of the smooth fox terrier all depends on its heredity as well as its upbringing.
If you are looking into getting a smooth fox terrier for your home, whether it is for the outdoors or indoors, you must be aware of the different stages and the temperament that comes with its age. Often people get puppies and fall in love with the cute adorable pups, failing to remember that the same puppy will need to be trained and cared for just like a child. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier was once used as a hunting dog, but in the late 19th century it was recognized by The Kennel Club as the first breed in the fox terrier family. Many of the terrier breeds are believed to have originated from the smooth fox terrier. Today the smooth fox terrier is known as a show dog as well as a good family pet.
If you have a smooth fox terrier in your family and are preparing it for dog shows, you will come to realize that there are many qualities as well as standards that the smooth fox terrier must meet to qualify in some shows. The reason dog shows have standards is because they were originally intended to showcase the future breeding stock as well as to showcase the results of existing breeding programs. Many dog shows require participants to conform to a specifically written standard that describes the appearance of the breed. Depending on the seriousness of the competition the appearance of the smooth fox terrier can become very important. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a dog that makes a great family pet, especially for families with older children, as they will both have the energy to entertain and play with each other. The smooth fox terrier is a very energetic and active dog that seeks a lot of attention from its human companions, so before you decide to add a smooth fox terrier to your family you will want to make sure that it is the right type of pet for you and your children.
Smooth fox terriers are generally gentle, playful dogs, however if the dog has had prior experience with children that has not been good then you may want to reconsider especially if it is an older dog as it will be harder to train the dog to be tolerant of children. If, however your smooth fox terrier has had to bad experience with kids then they would make the perfect companion for your children as your children will be able to give them the attention that they require by playing and talking with them for hours. [...]
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By nature, the smooth fox terrier is a dog that requires a lot of attention, but in return for the attention that is seeks the smooth fox terrier will be an affectionate loyal companion to you and your family. However, if the smooth fox terrier is not give the attention that it requires it can become an aggressive dog that may be hard to control or deal with. Because aggressive behavior can be scary and overwhelming for most owners it is important that the owner seeks professional help if the behavior of the smooth fox terrier does not change after repeated training.
If you find that your smooth fox terrier is an aggressive dog, you will want to deal with the problem right away and turn your dog into a more loving, calm dog. If you allow the dogs aggressive behavior to escalate you may find that your dog may harm other animals and possibly harm humans as well. So before you allow it to come to that there are some ways in which you can deal with the aggressive behavior of your smooth fox terrier. [...]
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