Miniature Fox Terrier

These dogs are often known as the Mini Foxies. These dogs have originated from Australia since as early as the eighteen hundreds. In their native country they go by several names. These dogs are said to be far descendents of the fox terrier types that were mainly bred in England, and these dogs were brought to Australia by some early settlers. These dogs have very unique look. These dogs were bred mainly as a solution for the breeders look for a fast and a light dog that would be able to retain the characteristics of the fox terrier and also help in hunting small pests like rodents, rabbits and so on.

These dogs are very agile in nature. They have a very sweet looking face. They are also very diminutive in nature. They have been successful in retaining in them the tenacity and the hunting instincts of their larger terrier cousins. They have a very noble head and are also very distinctive. They usually have very erect ears that may sometimes stand up or even may sometimes fold just at their tips. They have another very prominent and distinctive feature in them, this is their feet. Their feet are articulate and oval in shape. Natural bob tails may or may not occur. They do not have a wide range of coat colours. Only 3 colour combinations are permitted and approved of, they are, tan and white, black and white or a tri colour, consisting of all the colours, tan, black and white.

These dogs are said to be very loyal. They are also very brave and fearless. They also have the tendency to be very inquisitive and active. As they are also very adaptable, they have the ability to adapt themselves to every condition or situation. These dogs sometimes tend to have a split or a dual personality. On one hand these dogs are pampered and demurred lap dogs, but on the other hand, as soon as there is even a slight sign of alarm, danger or suspicion, these cuddly dogs immediately turn into a tenacious watchdog, a fearless watch dog and also a very intrepid hunter. These dogs are very good with kids, that is, as long as these kids are old enough to know what a dog is and what a plush toy is and can differentiate clearly between the two.

These dogs also have the tendency to usually get along quite well with other pets. However, carrying on the terrier trait, the miniature fox terrier dogs do not have the ability to differentiate between pet reptiles or pet rodents and other vermin and for the pets’ safety, these dogs should never be left alone with such animals. These dogs also have the tendency to develop small dog syndrome. This syndrome is a situation where the dogs think that they are the pack leaders, the pack being humans surrounding them. This can be prevented by remembering that these are after all dogs in the end and should not be under any circumstance being treated like little humans.