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Kelley and Alex Maldon
of Maldonfox Toy Fox Terriers
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| Breed: Toy Fox Terrier |
| Also Called: American Toy Terrier, Amertoy |
| Height: The Toy Fox Terrier is about 8.5-11 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Toy Fox Terrier weighs between 3.5-7 lbs. |
| Colors: The Toy Fox Terrier can be predominantly white with a coat that has different colored markings including tan and black. |
| General Appearance: The Toy Fox Terrier is truly a toy and a terrier and both have influenced his personality and character. As a terrier, the Toy Fox Terrier possesses keen intelligence, courage, and animation. As a toy his is diminutive, and devoted with an endless abiding love for his master. The Toy Fox Terrier is a well-balanced Toy dog of athletic appearance displaying grace and agility in equal measure with strength and stamina. His lithe muscular body has a smooth elegant outline which conveys the impression of effortless movement and endless endurance. He is naturally well groomed, proud, animated, and alert. Characteristic traits are his elegant head, his short glossy and predominantly white coat, coupled with a predominantly solid head, and his short high-set tail. |
| Temperment: The Toy Fox Terrier is intelligent, alert and friendly, and loyal to its owners. He learns new tasks quickly, is eager to please, and adapts to almost any situation. The Toy Fox Terrier, like other terriers, is self-possessed, spirited, determined and not easily intimidated. He is a highly animated toy dog that is comical, entertaining and playful all of his life. |
| Care: The Toy Fox Terrier 's smooth short satiny coat is easy to take care of and only requires occasional brushing. The Toy Fox Terrier is a light shedder. Occasionally bathe and trim toenails when necessary. |
| Health Concerns: |
| Training: Superior intelligence makes them easy to house train. |
| Activity: Minimal exercise is required as they will generally self-exercise themselves. |
| Life Span: The Toy Fox Terrier lives an average life of 13-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Toy Fox Terrier has an average litter of |
| Country of Origin: The Toy Fox Terrier originated in England. |
| Brief History: Their immediate ancestors are the larger Smooth Fox Terriers. The original Fox Terrier breed standard was established in England in 1876 indicating a size of 18 to 20 lbs. Owners of the Fox Terrier found the smallest (runts) were the scrappiest of the bunch. These smaller dog were developed and eventually were found in the seven-pound range. In 1936 the Toy Fox Terrier was registered by the United Kennel Club. |
| Registries: UKC, AKC |
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