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Dog Breeds - Fox Terrier, Toy


Breed :        Toy
Weight:        3.5 - 7 lbs
Height:         8.5 to 11 inches
Color(s):      White, Chocolate and Tan; White and black; White and tan

Fox Terrier (Toy) Breed Information:
The Toy Fox Terrier is thought to have descendant directly from the larger Smooth Fox Terriers in the United States during the 1930s. This breed was recognized by the AKC in 2003 in the Toy Group Division and has been used as ratters and circus performers.

Fox Terrier (Toy) Health and Diseases:
This breed of dogs is relatively healthy but some of them are prone to the following health problems and dog diseases:
  • Allergies
  • Demodectic Mange
  • Patella Luxation
  • Legg-Calve-Perthe disease
  • Von Willebrands disease
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism
Life expectancy of Toy Fox Terrier is about 13 to 14 years.
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