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Breed Standards for
the Smooth Fox Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
Square proportioned, standing over a lot of ground but with
a short back |
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Head: |
Skull flat and moderately narrow, head 7 – 7.25”long; Rather
small, deep-set round eyes; Small, V-shaped ears, dropping
forward with fold above skull level |
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Tail: |
Tail
set high and carried gaily, but not over back or curled;
about one fourth docked off |
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Color: |
White should predominate (brindle, red, or liver markings
are objectionable) |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 17 – 19 lb; female 15 – 17 lb
Height: male: should not exceed 15.5”; female: smaller |
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Gait: |
White trotting gets most of its propulsion from the rear
quarters |
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Coat: |
Flat, hard, and dense, also with a short, fine undercoat |
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Temperament: |
Energetic, inquisitive, bold, feisty, playful, mischievous,
independent, and adventurous |
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