 The Smooth Fox Terrier shows a typical perky terrier expression. The name Fox Terrier or Foxy refers primarily to two different breeds of dog, the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wire Fox Terrier, that were independently bred in England in the mid-19th century. The two terrier breeds are very similar, with the only major difference being the coats. The Smooth Fox Terrier has a smooth, flat, but hard and dense coat, whereas the Wire Fox Terrier coat should appear broken with a dense, wiry texture. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1536x2048, 602 KB) Summary Foto by Martina VakoniÄová Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Fox Terrier Fox Terrier (Smooth) Wikipedia:List of images/Nature/Animals/Dogs/Breeds2 ...
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This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show the wide range of dog breed sizes. ...
Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris (Linnaeus, 1758) This article is about the domestic dog. ...
Common nicknames Foxie, SFT, Smooth Country of origin England Classification and breed standards The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. ...
Common nickname Foxie Country of origin England Classification and breed standards The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. ...
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A Scottish Terrier and a West Highland White Terrier The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin. ...
In show circles, the terms fox terrier and foxy are only used for these two breeds, but in other communities around the world, particularly rural and farming ares, these words are used for these breeds and also to refer to mixed-breed dogs of fox terrier type, or to descendent breeds such as the Toy Fox Terrier and Miniature Fox Terrier, which are similar to each other. In a dog show, judges familiar with specific dog breeds evaluate individual dogs for how well they conform to published breed standards, hence the more accurate term is conformation show (or, sometimes, breed show). ...
Rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Sheep eating grass in rural Australia Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. ...
Farming, ploughing rice paddy, in Indonesia Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber and other desired products by cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock). ...
Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) AKC, UKC Notes The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition. ...
Breed standard (external link) MFCA The Miniature Fox Terrier is a small, fine, lightweight working terrier developed as a hunting dog and vermin router. ...
Origin
The breeds were established to assist in fox hunting. Before their development, a hunt would be ruined as soon as the fox reached its hole. The introduction of Fox Terriers into the hunting party solved the problem. If the fox "went to ground" (reached and entered its lair), the terrier would be sent in after it. This identified the major requirements for a Fox Terrier. Firstly, it had to have the stamina to run with the Foxhounds. Secondly, it had to be small enough to follow a fox down its lair. And thirdly, it had to be tough, as a cornered fox was likely to turn and try to fight off an intruder, so a foxy had to be able to stand up to it. Image File history File links Drahthaar Foxterrier als Familienhund Obwohl Foxterrier eine typische Jagdhundrasse sind, eignen sich Hunde dieser Rasse sehr gut als Familienhunde (hier eine junge Drahthaar Foxterrier-Hündin namens Fortuna mit ihrem Frauchen Nadine während eines Mittagschlafs). ...
Image File history File links Drahthaar Foxterrier als Familienhund Obwohl Foxterrier eine typische Jagdhundrasse sind, eignen sich Hunde dieser Rasse sehr gut als Familienhunde (hier eine junge Drahthaar Foxterrier-Hündin namens Fortuna mit ihrem Frauchen Nadine während eines Mittagschlafs). ...
A fox hunt Fox hunting is a form of hunting for foxes using a pack of scent hounds. ...
A Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) A fox is a member of any of 27 species of small omnivorous canids. ...
The FOXHOUND emblem, at the time of the Shadow Moses incident. ...
The term Fox Terrier was generic until the latter part of the 19th Century. It referred to a group of dogs of varying type which were bred for the hunt. These dogs were often called "foxies" regardless of type or size. The first Fox Terrier, a dog called "Foiler" or "Old Foiler", was registered by the Kennel Club circa 1875-6, and the breed began the process of standardization.
Refinement of breed types led to the assignment of new breed names to the ensuing breeds. A differentiation was made between the Fox Terrier varieties, although the two breeds were shown under the same breed standard until well into the 20th century. The process of selective breeding was duplicated in other countries as emigrants took their dogs to other parts of the world. A breed standard in animal breeding is a set of guidelines which is used to insure that the animals produced by a breeding facility conform to the specifics of the breed. ...
Selective breeding in domesticated animals is the process of developing a cultivated breed over time. ...
Development of the Fox Terrier around the world In the United States, fanciers of the Jack Russell Terrier were adamant that their dog, of a type created by The Reverend Mr. John Russell, “The Sporting Parson”, was as much of a fox terrier as the smooth or wirehaired varieties. They referred to those breeds as the Modern Fox Terriers. Some Jack Russell owners preferred that their breed clubs remain unaffiliated, to preserve the working qualities of their fox terrier. The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ...
John (Jack) Russell (December 12, 1795–1883), The Sporting Parson was an enthusiastic hunter and dog breeder as well as an ordained minister. ...
The Toy Fox Terrier was developed by selected breeding from smaller Fox Terriers. The breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1936 and generated little controversy. Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) AKC, UKC Notes The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition. ...
In Australia, a distinct type of Australian Fox Terrier was becoming recognizable during the same period in which the fox terrier breed was being standardized. The miniature version of this new dog became extremely popular. Smooth and Wirehair Fox Terriers are often referred to as Standard Fox Terriers in Australia in an attempt to minimize confusion. Breed standard (external link) MFCA The Miniature Fox Terrier is a small, fine, lightweight working terrier developed as a hunting dog and vermin router. ...
Today, there are many and varied breeds that are descended from or related to earlier fox terrier types. These include the
The Smooth and Wirehair Fox Terriers are seldom used for hunting these days and are more often pets. Their small size makes them appealing. Country of origin Brazil Classification and breed standards Not currently recognised by any major registries The Brazilian Terrier is a breed of dog developed in Brazil. ...
The Japanese Terrier is a small terrier native to Japan. ...
Breed standard (external link) MFCA The Miniature Fox Terrier is a small, fine, lightweight working terrier developed as a hunting dog and vermin router. ...
The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz (literally, the Andalusian Wine Cellars Ratting Dog) is a Spanish terrier. ...
The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed, one of many terrier varieties. ...
Breed standards (external links) ANKC The Tenterfield Terrier is a small, lightweight terrier akin to Miniature Fox Terriers, and Rat Terriers. ...
Coloring Genetically, both Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers have base colors of tan or black and tan. The white coloring derives from a "spotting gene", which acts to restrict the formation of color to a greater or lesser degree. This is not related to albinoism in any way. The alleles in the series that are believed present in Fox Terriers are sp for "piebald" markings (random spots, saddles, or even blankets of color, with the head solid color or exhibiting some white in blaze or half face) and sw, extreme white, which restricts color to virtually none or eye and ear patches. Pigment of the nose, lips, pads, and so on remain black in all cases. Eye rims are always black where there is color surrounding, but eyes surrounded by white may get rim pigment gradually or sometimes not at all, a very minor fault.
See also Rat Baiting Pit Rat-baiting is a blood sport involving the baiting of rats in a pit. ...
Common nicknames Foxie, SFT, Smooth Country of origin England Classification and breed standards The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. ...
Common nickname Foxie Country of origin England Classification and breed standards The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. ...
Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) AKC, UKC Notes The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition. ...
Breed standard (external link) MFCA The Miniature Fox Terrier is a small, fine, lightweight working terrier developed as a hunting dog and vermin router. ...
References - The Fox Terriers. AKC Featured Breed article. Refer to archives.
- Little, Clarence. Inheritance of Coat Color in Dogs.
- Willis, Malcolm. Genetics of the Dog. Has a good section on color inheritance.
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