Fox Terrier displays a well-built body. Its eyes are small, dark, lively and deep set. Its skull is flat, narrow and tapering. Ears have flaps like the shape of a ‘V’ that tilt forward. This dog has a docked tail, which is about a quarter than its normal size. This dog has strong jaws. Its teeth are well-developed. Its neck is muscular and thick.
Body coat of Fox Terrier is dense, short and close-lying. It covers the inner thighs and the belly. Colour of the coat is white. The coat has brown or black markings. |
Fox Terrier is a small lively black-and-white terrier, formerly used to dig out foxes. To obtain this dog breed, breeders first crossed English Hound and Dachshund. They later crossed the Beagle and Fox Hound. This dog harassed the foxes out of their holes. It is even known as, ratter. In the year 1876, the presence of this dog was marked. Its abilities include agility, hunting, watch dogging and tracking.
