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  Miniature Fox Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is akin to the Toy Fox Terrier, a breed that developed along similar lines in the United States.
Hunters were seeking a smaller, speedy Fox Terrier that could be used for hunting smaller pests such as rats and rabbits.
The ensuing breed standard for the Tenterfield Terrier differs in substance from that of the Miniature Fox Terrier, and though the two dogs are sometimes confused, they have been developing along divergent lines for over twenty years and are now different breeds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miniature_Fox_Terrier   (788 words)

  
 Toy Fox Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog, directly descended from the larger Fox Terrier but considered a separate breed.
It is believed that careful breeding from smaller Smooth Fox Terriers with outcrosses to other toy breeds such as Manchester Terrier and Chihuahua resulted in the Toy Fox Terrier of today.
Toy Fox Terriers were recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1936 and placed in the Terrier Group, and by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in July 2000 (Toy Group).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toy_Fox_Terrier   (267 words)

  
 Wire Fox Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Terriers, game and eager, were ideal for such a purpose but most of the early terriers were dark in color and too low on leg to run with a pack of foxhounds.
The Wire Fox Terrier is a muscular but agile, active, small-to-medium hunting terrier, with sufficient length of leg to run with the foxhounds in a hunt, and built to go to ground after fox.
The Wire Fox Terrier coat must be sufficiently well-groomed to enable a judge to properly evaluate the dog, but the artfulness of the trimming is not a factor to consider in judging this breed unless all other aspects of the dogs being judged are equal.
www.ukcdogs.com /breeds/terriers/wirefoxterrier.std.shtml   (1200 words)

  
 Dog Toy Fox Terrier
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 well-balanced Toy dog of athletic appearance displaying grace and agility in equal measure with strength and stamina.
Proportion: The Toy Fox Terrier is square in proportion, with height being approximately equal to length; with height measured from withers to ground and length measured from point of shoulder to buttocks.
www.breedersrus.com /dog1toyfoxterrier.htm   (1268 words)

  
 Smooth Fox Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a muscular but agile, active, small-to-medium hunting terrier, with sufficient length of leg to run with the foxhounds in a hunt, and built to go to ground after fox.
The Smooth Fox Terrier body is square, measured from point of shoulder to point of buttocks and from withers to the ground.
A Smooth Fox Terrier moves with a brisk stride of moderate length.
www.ukcdogs.com /breeds/terriers/smoothfoxterrier.std.shtml   (1075 words)

  
 MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
Miniature Fox Terriers were very well known, having existed in Australia for over one hundred years but the varying types all lumped together as Mini Foxies or Little Foxies had not been standardized.
The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed’s future.
The name change for the club was as a result of a challenge to the name 'Miniature Fox Terrier' at the time of incorporation; a change that was not favoured by the majority of club members at that time.
www.minifoxie.org /about   (803 words)

  
 Tenterfield Terrier
The Tenterfield Terrier was originally known as the Miniature Fox Terrier.
The Tenterfield Terrier is a small, agile breed of terrier.
The first breed club for the Miniature Fox Terrier, the Miniature Fox Terrier Club of Australia, was created in July 1986.
www.geocities.com /c_leed/new/tenterfield.html   (858 words)

  
 Terrier
The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin.
Terrier Group is also an official breed grouping for most of the major kennel clubs including the AKC, ANKC, CKC, Fédération Cynologique Internationale, KC(UK), NZKC and UKC.
Bear in mind that not all terriers are in the terrier group, and not all dogs in the terrier groups are terriers.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/t/te/terrier.html   (276 words)

  
 The Smooth Fox Terrier
The modern Fox Terrier was originated by Foxhound Masters, who wanted a game little sportsman of uniform size and appearance to replace the nondescript Terriers which were used to bolt the fox that had gone to earth.
The question arises whether the Fox Terrier of today is as useful and intelligent as his predecessors.
Weight is not a certain criterion of a Terrier's fitness for his work; general shape, size, and contour are the main points; and if a dog can gallop and stay and follow his fox up a drain it matters little what his weight is to a pound or so.
www.oldandsold.com /articles04/dogs86.shtml   (998 words)

  
 Miniature Bull Terrier
If you want your terrier to be friendly with strangers, you need to accustom it to people at an early age.
Terriers need to be brushed twice a week and professionally groomed about every three months.
While pet terriers are usually clipped, show dogs are stripped, which means the dead hairs are plucked out one by one so the coat color doesn't fade.
www.americapetshop.com /eng/miniatur.htm   (247 words)

  
 Nature's Recipe® Dog Care Center - Breeds - Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The terrier, bred in all sizes, was long the companion of farmers and quickly endeared himself to city-dwellers looking to rid themselves of rodents and other pesky creatures.
The Fox Terriers were developed and bred for the same purpose: to work with Foxhounds to drive a fox from its hiding place.
Unlike other terriers, this long, low-set dog has a long, flowing coat and a Scot is proud to say, "A Duchess would almost be ashamed to be seen in the park unaccompanied by her long-coated Skye." He is a proud, dignified hunter and a no-nonsense individual.
www.naturesrecipe.com /pages/petcare/dogcare/breeds/terrier/terrier.asp   (1716 words)

  
 Fox Terrier at Kaynine Online
Being intelligent and independent it is likely that a Fox Terrier pup will be mischievous and may wander off to find his own fun if you do not have a secure yard.
Fox Terriers were owned by the gentry and working class alike.
During the hunt, when the fox went to ground, the Fox Terriers (which were carried in saddle bags on the horses), were brought up and sent in after the fox.
www.kaynineonline.com /breed_fox_terrier.htm   (794 words)

  
 Miniature Fox Terrier, Dog Breed Information Center®, Dog Breeders, Dogs, Puppies, Miniature Fox Terriers
A diminutive, agile, sweet-faced terrier that retains the hunting instincts and tenacity of its larger terrier cousins.
The breed is akin to the Toy Fox Terrier and is known colloquially as the ‘Mini Foxie’ in its native Australia.
Miniature Fox Terriers have an almost dual personality: at the first sign of suspicion, danger or alarm, the demure, pampered lapdog turns instantly into a fearless watchdog, tenacious vermin killer and intrepid hunter.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /miniaturefoxterrier.htm   (517 words)

  
 Miniature bull terrier --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Terriers were bred to rid barns and stables of vermin, to dig out unwanted burrowing rodents, and to make themselves generally useful around the stable.
Terriers were used in the “poor man's recreation” of rat killing,...
The breed was created by crossing the bulldog, then a longer legged and more agile dog, with a terrier, possibly the fox terrier or one of the old breeds known as the white English and the fl-and-tan terriers.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312519?tocId=9312519   (498 words)

  
 background.page
It was developed by breeding the Standard Fox Terrier and the Manchester Black and Tan Terrier to produce a small dog that could be used to flush foxes out of their dens.
This cross is not allowable in the Tenterfield Terrier bloodline, and any dog showing signs of Chihuahua in it's lineage may not be admitted to the breed book.
The name Tenterfield Terrier was adopted by clubs in SA and WA (formerly known as Miniature Fox Terrier Clubs) after a ballot completed by their members supported the move.
www.tenterfieldterriers.org /background.html   (406 words)

  
 Breed Profile: Wire Fox Terrier
Wyrelee Shaken Not Stirred NA Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers are considered two separate breeds now, but used to be considered varieties within the same breed.
It is most often seen in the miniature and toy breeds between the ages of four months and a year.
I believe very strongly that a wire fox terrier is not a breed for just anyone and as a result screen my puppy buyers very carefully.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /WireFoxTerrier.html   (522 words)

  
 Fox Terrier Breed Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Fox Terrier body is muscular and small to medium in size.
The Fox Terrier is filled with energy and courage and is a very smart breed.
The Fox Terrier is a fun and loyal breed that loves to play games and learn tricks, making them a great family pet.
www.dogsales.com /fox_terrier_breed_description.htm   (278 words)

  
 Miniature fox terrier picture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Most rat terrier texas clubs will have a dog breeding guideline with pictures as examples of the breed standard.
This breed's job in the past was to protect flocks from predators, predominantly the fox...
A blue rat terrier is very unusual and will probably never be found in rescues, but can be found through breeders of this dog type.
foxwebs.info /miniature-fox-terrier-picture-r.html   (190 words)

  
 Rare Breed Network: Toy Fox Terrier Standard
The immediate ancestor of the Toy Fox Terrier is the larger Smooth Fox Terrier.
The original Fox Terrier breed standard was written in England in 1876.
Between then and the mid-1920's, the Toy Fox Terrier was developed, being a miniature of the previous breed, however they were still registered under the name of Fox Terrier (Smooth).
rarebreed.com /breeds/tfox/tfox_std.html   (1531 words)

  
 Tenterfield Terrier Breed Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Foxhunters of the day used Fox Terriers and Fox Terrier types, but found they needed a smaller dog to send down the Foxhole and to be used generally for hunting vermin.
The establishment of the Tenterfield Terrier Club of Australia Inc took place in January 1993, and its main purpose (for the present time) is to register all dogs and bitches below 4th Generation, animals having gained 4th generation TTC Australia Inc.listed papers are to be registered with their respective State Canine Control bodies.
At the A.N.K.C Perth Conference held in October 2001 it was resolved that the Tenterfield Terrier be accepted as a recognised breed and accepted onto the Main Register as from 1st January 2002.
www.pupcity.com /dog-breeds/tenterfield-terrier.asp   (696 words)

  
 OzPets - Breeds - Tenterfield Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The fox hunters of the day found they needed to develop a small dog of great agility that was able to go to ground to chase out vermin from their dens and then able to leap into the saddlebags on the horse to pursue the chase with the hounds.
We have been advised that these little dogs were originally referred to as "the miniature terrier for the foxes".
The Tenterfield Terrier is shown 100% naturally with only minimal grooming required to remove loose hair during the seasonal change of coats.
www.ozpets.net /dogs/review/tenterfieldterrier.shtml   (850 words)

  
 Fox Terrier (Wire) Figurines etc. at Doxette - The Right Dog
Although there is much wear to this delightful vintage Wire Fox Terrier dog toffee tin it remains a very cute collectible with the two Wire Fox Terrier puppies sitting in a basket.
Wire Fox Terrier Dog Japan Figurine This vintage Wire Fox Terrier dog figurine seems to have lost the rest of her family.
Airedale Terrier Wire Fox Terrier Dog MIJ Vintage This vintage Made in Japan small planter could easily be either an Airedale or a Wire Fox Terrier.
pages.tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1443390/1.html   (1039 words)

  
 Wire Fox Terrier Earth Dog
I already had a Miniature Schnauzer which I enjoyed well enough; but, when I bought Russell, I fell in love with Fox Terriers; and from there, became enamored of the world of terriers.
I became deeply interested in the subjects of working and hunting terriers, and earthdog events; the latter are supposed to test their instincts and abilities to go to ground.
In the strictest meaning of the term, working terriers are the terriers that go to ground to hunt vermin in natural dens.
www.wirehairfoxterrier.com /hobbies/earthdog.htm   (1626 words)

  
 Terrier -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing (Any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g.
Most terrier breeds were developed in the (Great Britain and Ireland and adjacent islands in the north Atlantic) British Isles.
In fact, the word terrier comes from the Middle French terrier and before that the (Any dialect of the language of ancient Rome) Latin ' (Click link for more info and facts about terra) terra', meaning earth.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/te/terrier.htm   (962 words)

  
 Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier originated in the counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland in northern England.
The breed is thought to be the result of crosses between various terriers, including the Border Terrier, the Bedlington Terrier, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the Fox Terrier and the Old English Terrier (now extinct).
This robust, lively, courageous, obstinate dog is as at home in the water hunting ottes as he is on land hunting fox and badger.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Lakeland_Terrier.htm   (222 words)

  
 The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier
The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier is identical with his smooth-coated brother, with the single exception of the character of his coat, which should be harder, more wiry, and broken.
This coat should not be so long as to make his owner look shaggy, while a coat that is soft and woolly or one that has a suggestion of silky hair about the head or elsewhere cannot be tolerated.
For a number of years the Smooth Coats had all the call, but of late the Wires have been coming to the fore rapidly, although their preparation for the ring-that is, the trimming of their coats-is an annoying proposition to many breeders.
www.oldandsold.com /articles04/dogs87.shtml   (381 words)

  
 Wire Fox Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This unique Terrier dog teapot (1940s-1950s) was made by Ebeling and Reus of Germany (also known as Erphila); best known for their teapots that were in the shape of animals.
A cross between a Scottish Terrier and a Wire Fox Terrier, this whimsical teapot is primarily fl, cream, grey, with a beautiful deep pink bow around the neck and handle.
Filled with a combination of beans and stuffing, she is mostly cream with tan around the ears, eyes, shoulders, and base of tail with a chocolate brown/tan saddle on her back.
www.fourpawsdesign.com /en-us/dept_57.html   (1550 words)

  
 epets.ca - fox terrier (smooth)
The Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers comprised a single breed until 1984, and still share many physical characteristics today.
The Smooth Fox Terrier, however, wears a distinctive flat coat made of straight hairs.
A likely mix of Black and Tan Terrier, Bull Terrier and Beagle, these dogs display keen eyesight and fierce determination when driving foxes from holes and killing rats.
www.epets.ca /dogs/breeds/foxsmooth   (171 words)

  
 miniature fox terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
To encourage and promote quality in the breeding and showing of the American Toy Fox Terrier, and gained AKC recognition.
Between then and the mid-1920's, the Toy Fox Terrier was developed, being a miniature of...
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