Toy Fox FAQs
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It’s true! TFTs are a delightful, captivating little dog. So much so that we are considering adding a third member to our empty-nest; a tan and white version. 3
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Our little girl, Echo suffers from Liver Dysfunction, but her older brother does not. 3
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Both our TFTs experienced patella issues, mostly after jumping from the couch or bed. 3
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I read that TFT’s are born with docked tails, sadly no evidence to prove this worthy…yet. BUT! Some Australian Miniature Fox Terriers, distant kin to the TFT, were born with short tails. 2
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NOTE: Anyone reading this who can enlighten me otherwise, please step forward. I would love the history on this otherwise "new" TFT physical trait for my web site.
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Because of runts born into Smooth Fox Terriers litters, a Toy Fox Terrier was derived, then cross breeding created today’s breed. 1, 2
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TFTs DO SHED! I've read numerous articles on the net claiming that they don't shed, but sadly my dark furniture, clothes prove they do. Also, after sweeping or vacuuming, their hair loss is almost as bad as mine during perimenopause. Here is a Wiki article I found that also claims TFT's shed: Wiki's Toy Fox Terrier The last sentence in the third paragraph, "The hairs shed very frequently."
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TFTs are in many ways similar to, and often confused with, the Miniature Fox Terrier (Australian line). 2
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Resources:
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1 American Kennel Club – Toy Fox Terriers: http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_fox_terrier/
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2 Wikipedia: Toy Fox Terriers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Fox_Terrier
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3 Personal experience
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