Toy Fox Terrier

[Catsi]

Having a look at the AKC breed groups earlier, I was intrigued when I came across the Toy Fox Terrier. They remind me of the Tenterfield Terrier recognised by the ANKC (Australian Kennel Club).

http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/community/tenterfield-terrier.asp


There are also Mini Foxies here, not recognised by the ANKC but a breed in their own right.

Will have to look into their history a bit more, but would be interested to hear of any experiences people have had with this breed?

 

[crazedACD]

Mine is....well, she's sort of the epitome of a small dog . She's very suspicious of strangers, but wouldn't bite, more like she hides under a table and barks. If you pick her up and throw her in the stranger's arms she warms up to them. She IS quite yappy, if the other dogs bark she joins in wholeheartedly. If the other dogs are excited, she runs after them nipping/barking. Bathing and doing nails are cause for much stress . For a small dog, she does really like toys...she fetches, plays tug a bit, etc. She IS a very sweet little dog, I probably wouldn't have another though.

 

[Laurelin]

The only TFT I've known really well (not a good sample) was probably the most hyperactive dog I've ever met. He literally vibrated with energy all the time and spent his time going full speed around the house. You could barely get a hand on him he was just all over the place with nervous energy. Like a min pin on crack, haha.

I'm not sure if he was normal but he was a breed champion.

 

[crazedACD]

The only TFT I've known really well (not a good sample) was probably the most hyperactive dog I've ever met. He literally vibrated with energy all the time and spent his time going full speed around the house. You could barely get a hand on him he was just all over the place with nervous energy. Like a min pin on crack, haha.

I'm not sure if he was normal but he was a breed champion.

Yeah...I mean, I'm not kidding about the yapping/nipping at the other dogs. When she hears me coming downstairs with the dogs, or if someone knocks on the door, she barrels through the house to 'chase' the other dogs, like herder style . Otherwise, she does mostly just chill and snooze in the house. She is quite insistent too, if I were to take her to sleep in bed with me three nights in a row...and leave her downstairs the fourth night...she will bark and whine until I let her in (I sort of 'live' upstairs). Ritzy is more or less my mom's dog, when Mom goes out of town she will not stay out in the main house, she needs to be with someone.

 

[Catsi]

Mmm... They sound very similar to my friend's son's dog who is a miniature foxie. Well, at least in the live wire sense - I couldn't really describe her as a nervous dog. Loves her toys and quite opinionated. Very clever. Also quite affectionate and had her quiet moments. But, overall quite an active and busy little dog. I thought she was an awesome little dog, but she could've been an absolute nightmare in a different home. She would be a whole lot of fun to train with I think.

Ritzy is adorable! Thanks guys.

 

[georgiapicton]

I heard something about them while went to get insurance from Petcover.com.au that Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and intelligent breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. Toy Fox Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. As a terrier breed, they are often active, though perhaps not as active as the Jack Russell Terrier, and are said to be well suited for older owners. They are quite trainable and often cited as making wonderful companions for people with disabilities. They are also very lovable and loyal to their owners. In addition, dogs of this breed tend not to bark very much if they are trained well.

 

[Dizzy]

I heard something about them while went to get insurance from Petcover.com.au that Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and intelligent breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. Toy Fox Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. As a terrier breed, they are often active, though perhaps not as active as the Jack Russell Terrier, and are said to be well suited for older owners. They are quite trainable and often cited as making wonderful companions for people with disabilities. They are also very lovable and loyal to their owners. In addition, dogs of this breed tend not to bark very much if they are trained well.

Really, did you now?

Because that blurb you've magically "written" is identical to half of the internet.

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