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Fox Terrier
These devil-may-care dogs always live in the moment.
Height: 15.5 inches at shoulder or below
Weight: 15 to 19 pounds
Coat: smooth or wiry
Life span: 10 to 15 years or more
Breed Group: Terriers
Fox Terriers were originally bred to flush foxes out of their hiding places during foxhunts. Today they're primarily family companions and show dogs, although you'll occasionally find them in the hunt country of the northeastern United States, still performing their traditional role.
Fox Terrier profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Sensitivity
  
  
  
  
  
Compatible with kids
  
  
  
  
  
Energy level
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners