Fox Terrier Smooth
Släthårig Foxterrier, Fox Terrier Smooth, Fox Terrier, Fox Terrier Poil Lisse, Fox Terrier Pelo Liso, Fox Terrier Glatthaarig, Fox Terrier Glatthåret, Sileäkarvainen Kettuterrieri
The Smooth Fox Terrier originated in England in the 18th and 19th centuries, where it was developed to assist foxhunters by pursuing foxes into their dens during traditional hunts. Bred from various terrier types for speed, courage, and agility, it became valued both as an effective hunting dog and later as a lively, intelligent companion.
FCI Group
Terriers
AKC Group
Terrier
TKC Group
Terrier
Country of Origin
GB
Fox Terrier - Smooth
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Test Relevances
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Some Relevance
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Congenital Hypothyroidism
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
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