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Dog Breeds

Toy Fox Terrier 

The toy fox terrier (TFT) was developed in USA, through selective breeding of small smooth coat fox terriers. Chihuahua and Italian Greyhound were interbred with these small dogs to produce an even smaller dog. Eventually the Toy Fox Terrier was recognised as a breed, distinct from the bigger Smooth fox terrier breed.

Toy Fox Terrier Breeders

Adri van Staden / Wanda van Staden, Cell: 0834081659, Email: malonowa.kennels@gmail.com. See photos & info on our webpage.

Magda Pieters Ph/Whatsapp: 0710711000, magdapieters@gmail.com  other contact: kayafoxi@outlook.com. Kennel name: Kayanina.  Visit our webpage for photos.
 

The tan TFT in the desk drawer is called Julista La Vie en Rose of Kayanini, AKA Gemmer.
 

Temperament  Source: KUSA Breed Standard

"The Toy Fox Terrier is intelligent, alert, friendly, and loyal to its owners. He learns new tasks quickly, is eager to please, and adapts to almost any situation. The Toy Fox Terrier, like other terriers, is self-possessed, spirited, determined and not easily intimidated. He is a highly animated toy dog that is comical, entertaining and playful all of his life."

Group: Toy

Appearance

The ears are erect, pointed, inverted V-shaped, set high and close together, but never touching.  Disqualification - Ears not erect on a dog over six months of age.

The coat is shiny, satiny, fine in texture and smooth to the touch. It is slightly longer in the ruff.

Colour: predominately white

Tri-Colour: Predominately black head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots.

Chocolate and Tan: Predominately chocolate head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots.

White and Tan: Predominately tan head.

White and Black: Predominately black head.

Colour should be rich and clear. Blazes are acceptable.

Tail: Some dogs are born with a very short tail. This is called a bob tail, or Natural Bob, also referred to as,  "NB."  The NB is sometimes a quarter of the length of a full tail.

This puppy has a bob tail (Natural, not docked.)

Height ranges from 22 to 29cm at shoulder, 23 to 28cm preferred. The dog has a square appearance, it's length being measured from shoulder point to buttocks.

The above dogs are both adults, illustrating the versatile size difference between 22 and 29cm high. The taller, bigger ones are good play mates for children, or a sport buddy, and are very popular on farms.
The small dainty ones are fabulous for older folks.

Lifespan: 13-15 years

These small dogs are good watchdogs and can kill rats, snakes, etc. It reminds me of how young David stood up to the mighty Goliath. It's not our size that matters, it's our courage. 1 Samuel, chapter 17