ADDITIONAL TOY FOX TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: AKC Toy
Origin: United States
Date of Origin: Early 20th century
Originally used for: Companion, show
Used today: Companion, show
Other Name(s): American Toy Terrier, Amertoy
History of the Breed: An American breed developed by crossing small Smooth Fox Terriers with other toy breeds including the Miniature Pinscher,
Italian Greyhound, Chihuahua and Manchester Terrier.
Some experts believe this breed originated in England and was developed by selectively breeding
only smaller Smooth Fox Terriers to reach the toy size.
General Appearance: A compact toy breed that resembles a toy version of the Smooth Fox Terrier. The body is square in proportion.
The head is wedge shaped when viewed from the front and side. The eyes are dark and round and set well apart.
The ears are pointed and erect, v-shaped, close together and placed well up on the sides of the head. The deep chest is oval-shaped with a well-sprung rib cage reaching to the elbow.
The coat is short and smooth and the tail is short and carried upright.
Height & Weight:
Height 8.5 - 11.5 Inches
Weight 3.5 - 7.0 Pounds
Coat: Short, smooth, shiny, and fine to the touch.
Color: Tri-color, white, chocolate and tan, white and tan, white and black. Body must be at least 50% white, head and body spots must be the
same color. Head color must not exceed 50% white.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: loyal, alert, and happy
Friendly with children: Yes, better with older children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: High
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Patellar luxation, von Willebrand's disease, legg-calve-perthe disease, congenital hypothyroidism (CHG)
Minor: Demodectic mange
Life Expectancy: 13-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 89
First Registered by the AKC: July 11, 2000
Registries: CKC, AKC, UKC
AKC -American Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
American Toy Fox Terrier Club
National Toy Fox Terrier Club
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