Toy Fox Terriers MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE
BY SUSAN THIBODEAUX
I s your Toy Fox Terrier retired from the show ring but you are looking for something to keep him or her busy? Maybe you want something to do with your Toy Fox in between shows? Perhaps you’ve gotten a Toy Fox but aren’t ready to try the show ring? Perhaps your Toy Fox is a beloved pet that you are look- ing to have some fun with? A benefit of owning Toy Fox Terriers is that they love to learn and they love to per- form, and there are many events you and your dog can participate in. Toy Fox Terriers were often used by clowns in the early and mid-1900s because they are so easy to teach and because they love to perform. These dogs, while small in stature and usu- ally between 8-1/2 inches and 11-1/2 inches at the withers, have big person- alities and are generally fearless due to their terrier heritage. Toy Fox owners have found their dogs to be quite versatile, and Toy Fox Terriers are excelling in many dog sports. One convenient aspect of the breed is that, with their very small size, finding places to train them is simplified. If you live in the city or in a neighborhood with no yard space, it’s not a problem. A large yard or area isn’t necessary. You can do much of the training for this breed in your home or apartment! Even equipment that’s necessary for some of the activities can be made or modified, and smaller ver- sions may be bought to do the initial training or to keep them “fresh.”
SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, MAY 2023 | 319
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