Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Origin

United Kingdom

Attractive to:

Someone who wants a spirited companion that's full of character. If you like feisty, energetic terriers, this is the dog for you.

Not the best for:

Those who have lots of other pets and no time for careful socialisation, training and ongoing supervision in dealing with this breed's high prey drive.

Aliases:

Smooth Fox

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small-Medium
You could pick them up if you had to in an emergency.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

No