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.