Fox Terriers are true terriers: brave, intelligent, explosive and full of action. They may look like lap dogs but they certainly aren't - they want as much adventure as possible. This includes roughing it with you or other dogs and investigating new things. They are always open to trying out new activities.
Fox Terriers come as either wire haired or with a smooth coat. But both are playful and boisterous and will stay so until old age. They have a mind of their own and can be hard to train. To get your partnership off to the right start it is important to use lots of motivation and consequences in their upbringing.
Fox Terriers play rough with other dogs and early socialisation is of upmost importance. You will also need to show them that there are limits in rough play before so they don't become bullies in the dog park.
You Foxy will love to protect its home and owner and will alert the neighbourhood of any new arrival at your door - maybe a little too loudly sometimes!
Weight: | 7-8 kg |
Health risk: | Medium |
Life expectancy: | 12-14 years |
Coat: | Medium |
Grooming intensity: | Low |
Monthly cost (food): | Below average |
Trainability: | Medium |
Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Fox Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Fox Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Fox Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Fox Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.