Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a one of many terrier breeds. This dog was the first breed in the fox terrier family to be given official recognition by The Kennel Club (circa 1875; breed standard 1876). The Smooth Fox Terrier is well known, and although not a widely popular breed today outside of hunting and show circles, it is extremely significant due to the large number of terriers believed descended from it.
The Smooth Fox Terrier breed is a balanced, well-proportioned terrier with a
distinctive head that has a tapering muzzle, fiery dark eyes, and folded
v-shaped ears set well up on the head, but not prick. It is a sturdy dog in that
it is well-muscled and exhibits endurance, but should not appear in any way
coarse or cloddy.
A male dog should be no taller than 15.5 inches at the shoulder, with females
proportionally less, and a male in show condition should weigh approximately 18
lbs.
The tail of the Smooth Fox Terrier should be set well up on the back and be
straight or slightly curved, but not carried over the back or curled like an
Akita's.
The Smooth Fox Terrier's coat is hard, flat, and abundant. This dog breed does
shed somewhat. In color they should be predominantly white—some are even all
white—but typically with markings of black and tan, black, or tan. Red, liver,
or brindle are objectionable and disqualifying faults in the show ring. Heads
are usually solid colored, but a variety of white markings are permissible,
including half or split faces, blazes, or color only over the eyes and/or ears.