Toy Fox Terrier

United States

Toy Fox Terrier

24.5-25.5 cm

2-3 kg

The American Toy Terrier Toy Fox Terrier or is not recognized by the FCI breed of dog in the United States.

Description

The cultivated since 1936 race is a cross between short stature Smooth Fox Terrier and English Toy Terriers and Chihuahuas.

He has retained all the characteristics of a real Terriers: robust, intelligent, alert, active, curious, but also has the " own head ". He is a very small dog with up to 25.5 cm and 3 kg. The coat should be white / tan, tri-color, black / white. The ears are in contrast to many other terriers triangular and standing.

Use

Companion dog, house and farm dog

Health aspects

When American Toy Terrier is prone to a genetic weakness of the suspensory of the eye lens and thus to a shift lens, possibly with secondary glaucoma. For the detection of this eye disease, there is a genetic test.

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