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Breed Introduction

    This breed generally has a happy, lively, and energetic temperament, with relatively small bone mass and strength being essential characteristics. However, this does not mean that the Fox Terrier is a foolish dog; in fact, speed and endurance are just as important as strength, and the Fox Terrier is a model of symmetry among hunting breeds.

    As a type of terrier resembling a hound, its legs should not be too long or too short. It should be like a clever hunter, capable of adapting to various terrains, and it has a short back, as described later. For this terrier, weight is not a significant indicator, while shape, size, and outline are crucial for its work; if it can run, wait, and track a fox until the fox is exhausted, then being 1-2 pounds heavier is not an issue.

    The development of the Fox Terrier originated from the Wire Fox Terrier, a breed created for hunting foxes in the 19th century, with ancestors including the rough-coated black and white terrier and many terrier bloodlines. The Smooth Fox Terrier was produced by breeding the smooth black and white terrier with the Bull Terrier and Greyhound.

    This dog has served as a military dog and has a glorious record. The Wire Fox Terrier ‘Drelemacheco’ fought alongside the British Guards during World War I and was awarded a service medal. In 1928, a Fox Terrier named ‘Igloo’ accompanied Admiral Byrd on an expedition to Antarctica, fully equipped.

    Both types originated from England and were later exported worldwide, with the Wire Fox Terrier initially being less popular. It later surpassed the Smooth variety, with their popularity levels fluctuating and reaching a peak in the 1920s.