Smooth Fox Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Smooth Fox Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A British terrier (FCI standard 12) placed in Group 3 (Terriers), Section 1 (Large and medium sized Terriers), with an optional working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Size: AKC dogs should not top 15½ inches at the withers (bitches lower) and weigh about 18 lb; FCI limits height to 39 cm for dogs (bitches slightly less) and weight 7–8 kg for dogs, 7–7.5 kg for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The dog should look gay, lively and active, showing bone and strength in a small frame; the FCI adds that it is alert, keen, friendly and fearless.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat lies flat and smooth, hard and dense yet plentiful, and the belly and underside of the thighs are not bare.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour: white must be the dominant tone; FCI accepts all-white plus white with tan, black-and-tan or black markings, while brindle, red or liver markings are unwanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC disqualifies prick, tulip or rose ears; a white, cherry or heavily spotted nose; and a badly undershot or overshot mouth.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI disqualifies aggressive or extremely timid dogs and any with clear physical or behavioural defects.