The Toy Fox Terrier is a small, energetic dog breed, known for its elegant appearance and lively personality. Despite its small size, it is a courageous and bold dog, ideal as a life companion.
General details
The Toy Fox Terrier is a small breed of dog that generally weighs between 1.5 and 3.5 kilograms. In terms of height, they usually measure between 20 and 29 centimeters at the withers. As for average life expectancy, Toy Fox Terriers are estimated to live on average between 13 and 15 years. According to the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) classification, this breed belongs to Group 9, which includes companion dogs.
Breed history in brief
The Toy Fox Terrier is a breed of companion dog that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is believed to be descended from the Smooth Fox Terrier and has been selectively developed to create a miniature version.
Although their origins can be traced back to working dogs used in fox hunting, their smaller size has made them into household companions and show dogs. Their popularity has grown in recent years due to their adorable appearance and friendly nature making them suitable for living in apartments or smaller spaces.
Breed characteristics
They have an athletic and muscular body structure, with a wedge-shaped head and alert expression. Their ears are tall and of medium size.
Their coat is short, shiny and soft to the touch, without being woolly or harsh. The characteristic colors of this breed include white with black spots, tricolor (white, black and red) or white with brown spots.
In terms of temperament, the Toy Fox Terrier is known to be energetic, courageous and alert. They are intelligent and lively dogs, always ready to play and explore. They are very loyal to their owners and tend to establish strong bonds with them.
Common health problems
According to information gathered from sources such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), the most common diseases in the Toy Fox Terrier are patellar luxation, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, necrotizing meningioencephalitis, cardiovascular diseases such as mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy, and eye diseases such as cataracts, dyskiasis and progressive retinal atrophy.
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