Dog breeds :
American Toy Terrier / Amertoy / Toy Fox Terrier
'PR'Jacobs Buckaroo Bansai Maldon, owner: Kelley and Alex Maldon
General
The Toy Fox Terrier is truly a toy and a terrier and both have influenced
his personality and character. As a terrier, the Toy Fox Terrier possesses
keen intelligence, courage, and animation. As a toy his is diminutive, and
devoted with an endless abiding love for his master. The Toy Fox Terrier is
a well-balanced Toy dog of athletic appearance displaying grace and
agility in equal measure with strength and stamina. His lithe muscular body
has a smooth elegant outline which conveys the impression of effortless
movement and endless endurance. He is naturally well groomed, proud,
animated, and alert. Characteristic traits are his elegant head, his short
glossy and predominantly white coat, coupled with a predominantly solid
head, and his short high-set tail.
Characteristics
The Toy Fox Terrier is self-possessed, spirited and determined. They are
energetic, lively and strong for their size. They are not easily intimidated
by other pets. Most are comical, entertaining and playful all of their life,
which is generally long in comparison to many other breeds. They are
friendly and loyal to their master or owners, yet protective. As a rule they
are easily trained and adapt to showing in conformation and obedience.
Temperament
The Toy Fox Terrier is intelligent, alert and friendly, and loyal to its
owners. He learns new tasks quickly, is eager to please, and adapts to
almost any situation. The Toy Fox Terrier, like other terriers, is
self-possessed, spirited, determined and not easily intimidated. He is a
highly animated toy dog that is comical, entertaining and playful all of his
life. Any individuals lacking good terrier attitude and personality are to be
faulted.
History
The Toy Fox Terrier is a true American Breed developed by breeding small
Smooth Fox Terriers with several toy breeds including the Chihuahua and
Manchester Terrier. Today, the Toy Fox Terrier is a well-balanced toy dog
of athletic appearance displaying grace and agility in equal measure with
strength and stamina. From the hunt to the show ring, the Toy Fox Terrier
has become a cherished companion dog and excellent show piece. The
Toy Fox Terrier has shown that he is at home in conformation, obedience
and agility trials, his favorite spotlight is the center stage of his owner's
life. The Toy Fox Terrier is a toy and a terrier, and both have influenced
his personality and character. While retaining the terrier gameness,
courage and animation. The cross-breeding with various toy breeds
mentioned created a milder disposition. Although easier to live with than
many terriers, the Toy Fox Terrier is still a working terrier, and many of
them delight in hunting and going to ground. Given the opportunity, the
Toy Fox Terrier will pursue the quarry of the backyard or barnyard with
diligence. Known to tree squirrels and flush out rodents, the hunt is
always welcome. Flyball or fetch are easily learned and perfected for
endless hours of activity. However, if you enjoy a lap dog, this little
companion appears to know the latest in television entertainment of his
household. Children especially enjoy the unending energy and zeal for play
throughout this dog's life.
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