Beauchamp - Toy Fox Terrier

Physical Characteristics of the Toy Fox Terrier

(from the American Kennel Clubs breed standard)

Head: Elegant, balanced and expressive with no indication of coarseness.

Ears: Erect, pointed, inverted V-shaped, set high and close together.

Expression: Intelligent, alert, eager and full of interest.

Eyes: Clear, bright and dark, including eye-rims, with the exception of chocolates whose eye-rims should be self-colored. The eyes are full, round and somewhat prominentwith a soft intelligent expression.

Neck: Carried proudly erect, well set on, slightly arched, gracefully curved, clean, muscular and free from throatiness. It is proportioned to the head and body and widens gradually blending smoothly into the shoulders.

Nose: Black only with the exception of self-colored in chocolate dogs.

Muzzle: Strong rather than fine, in proportion to the head as a whole and parallel to the top of the skull.

Forequarters: Well angulated. The shoulder is firmly set and has adequate muscle. The shoulders are sloping and well laid back, blending smoothly from neck to back. The forechest is well developed. The elbows are close and perpendicular to the body. The legs are parallel and straight to the pasterns which are strong and straight while remaining flexible.

Coat: Shiny, satiny, fine in texture and smooth to the touch.

Body: The topline is level when standing and gaiting. The body is balanced and tapers slightly from ribs to flank. The chest is deep and muscular with well sprung ribs. The back is straight, level, and muscular. Short and strong in loin with moderate tuck-up. The croup is level with topline and well-rounded.

Tail: Set high, held erect and in proportion to the size of the dog. Docked to the third or fourth joint.

Hindquarters: Well angulated, strong and muscular. The upper and lower thighs are strong, well muscled and of good length. The stifles are clearly defined and well angulated. Hock joints are well let down and firm. The rear pasterns are straight. The legs are parallel from the rear

Color: Tri-color: Predominately black head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots. White, Chocolate and Tan: Predominately chocolate head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots. White and Tan: Predominately tan head. White and Black: Predominately black head. (Note: In all colors, body is over 50% white, with or without body spots.)

Size: 8.511.5 inches, 911 preferred, 8.511.5 acceptable.

Feet: Small and oval, pointing forward. Toes are strong, well-arched and closely knit with deep pads.

Contents

Trace the Toy Fox Terrier from its roots: discover the origin of the terrier breeds, follow the development of the Fox Terrier in the UK and see how the smaller Fox Terriers rose in popularity to warrant establishment as a separate breed in the US. Also meet the dedicated people whose efforts have secured the future for this rising star of the show ring and pet home.

Trainable, versatile and full of personality, the Toy Fox Terrier is the best of the toy and terrier worlds rolled into a compact, easy-to-live-with and all-around delightful companion. Discover what makes the Toy Fox so special and determine if you and this breed are a perfect match.

Learn the requirements of a well-bred Toy Fox Terrier by studying the description of the breed as set forth in the American Kennel Clubs breed standard. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standard.

Be advised about choosing a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, typical puppy. Understand the responsibilities of ownership, including home preparation, acclimatization, the vet and prevention of common puppy problems.

Enter into a sensible discussion of dietary and feeding considerations, exercise, grooming, traveling and identification of your dog. This chapter discusses Toy Fox Terrier care for all stages of development.

By Charlotte Schwartz

Be informed about the importance of training your Toy Fox Terrier from the basics of housebreaking and understanding the development of a young dog to executing obedience commands (sit, stay, down, etc.).

Discover how to select a qualified vet and care for your dog at all stages of life. Topics include vaccinations, skin problems, dealing with external and internal parasites and common medical and behavioral conditions.

Enter the world of showing dogs. Learn about the American Kennel Club, the different types of shows and the making of a champion, and go beyond the conformation ring to agility trials, obedience trials and more.

Learn to recognize and handle behavioral problems that may arise with your Toy Fox Terrier. Topics discussed include separation anxiety, aggression, barking, chewing, digging, begging, jumping up and more.

K ENNEL C LUB B OOKS T OY F OX T ERRIER

ISBN 13: 978-1-59378-403-4

eISBN 13: 978-1-59378-632-8

Copyright 2003 Kennel Club Books An Imprint of I-5 Press A Division of I-5 Publishing, LLC
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Photographs by Mary Bloom, with additional photos by:
Norvia Behling, TJ Calhoun, Doskocil, Isabelle Franais, Carol Ann Johnson, Bill Jonas and Mikki Pet Products.

Illustrations by Patricia Peters.

The publisher would like to thank all of the owners of the dogs featured in this book, including Karen Brancheau, Samantha Gershman, Dori Hallaway, Margi Hill, Paula Hradkowsky, Mary Ranieri, Alexandra Van Horne and Diane Van Horne.

Considered to be an American breed through and through, the Toy Fox Terrier (once called the AmerToy) derives entirely from British stock.

What a never-ending series of contradictions this smart-looking little fellow is! The Toy Fox Terrier is a new kid on the block when it comes to the American Kennel Clubs registry, and at the same time the breeds name has practically been a household word in the US for over half of a century. Theres no doubt at all that the Toy Fox Terrier is an all-American product, but his roots are entirely British. And even at that, although his ancestors came directly from the British Isles, hes all but unknown there.