Smooth Foodle History
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated, muscular, athletic, and intelligent terrier. The Smooth Fox Terrier is a versatile dog that excels in obedience, agility, tracking, and flyball. The name “Smooth” Fox Terrier is a misnomer, as the coat is actually long, silky, and flowing. The Smooth is a compact, sturdy, square-proportioned, active, and agile fox terrier. The head is in proportion to the body, with a broad skull and a black nose and expressive dark brown eyes. The neck is of medium length, and is slightly arched. The chest is deep and wide, with well-developed forechest. The shoulders are muscular. The back is straight, and the hindquarters are angulated. The tail is docked to approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm). The adult height at the withers is 19 to 21 inches (48 to 53 cm), and the adult weight is 22 to 26 pounds (10 to 12 kg). The male is larger and heavier than the female.
Smooth Foodle Physical Characteristics
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a small, medium-size breed of fox terrier that is typically 11-13 inches in height at the withers and weighs between 15 and 30 lbs. They have a balanced, muscular body and a short, hard, glossy, silky, and flat red, orange, white, or a combination of these colors. They have a flat muzzle and a square-shaped head. The Smooth Fox Terrier’s eyes are dark brown and they have a small, erect, pricked ears.
Eye Colors
Brown
Nose Colors
Black
Coat Colors
Black, Brown, Gray, Blue, Silver, White
Height Range
Male Height Range: 10 – 21 inches
Female Height Range: 10 – 21 inches
Weight Range
Male Weight Range: 5 – 65 lbs
Female Weight Range: 5 – 65 lbs
Smooth Foodle Health
Description of breed health.
Lifespan
10-15 yrs
Smooth Foodle Health Concerns
Patellar Luxation, Sebaceous Adenitis, Gastric Dilation Volvulus, Mitral Valve Dysplasia, Deafness, Cataracts, Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism, Von Willebrand’s Disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Wobbler’s Syndrome, Bleeding Disorder, Eye Diseases and Disorders, Canine Cushing’s Disease, Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia), Myasthenia Gravis, Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency
Smooth Foodle Temperament and Behaviour
The Smooth Fox Terrier is an energetic, spunky and clever breed of dog. They are raised as working dogs and can make very good companions. They are playful, but they can also be serious when the situation calls for it. They are generally friendly with humans and other dogs, but they can be aggressive towards other small or unfamiliar animals.
Smooth Foodle Activity Requirements
The Smooth Fox Terrier is an energetic, playful little dog. They have a lot of energy and love to run around and spend time with their owners. While they do require regular exercise, the Smooth Fox Terrier is well suited to families who live in an apartment or who have limited space. They are quite happy with walks around the block or playing indoors. If you are looking for a small, playful companion, the Smooth Fox Terrier may be the perfect dog for you. They are happy in apartments and do not need a lot of space to run. While they do require regular exercise, the Smooth Fox Terrier is well suited to apartment life.
Miles Per Day
10 miles
Activity Per Day
90 minutes
Daily Food
2 cups
Kennel Club Recognition
American Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Smooth Foodle is part of the Unclassified group.
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The Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Smooth Foodle is part of the Unclassified group.
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Australian National Kennel Council
Not Recognized
Smooth Foodle is part of the Unclassified group.
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Canadian Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Smooth Foodle is part of the Unclassified group.
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