Miniature Fox Terrier

The miniature Fox Terrier is a small sized, smooth coated terrier with a well balanced, athletic appearance that reflects a swift and agile natural hunter with the ability to spring.

Its distinctive physical characteristics include a predominantly white coat on its body, a darker-coloured head, large, erect ears and dark eyes.

Miniature Fox Terriers have a short and sleek coat, which may get longer at the neck. They come in a variety of colours that include black, white, brown, and tan, but they should be predominantly white with black and/or tan markings.

Mini Foxies are good with children who are old enough to distinguish between a dog and a plush toy, so they do better in households with slightly older children. They can be very defensive of small children if they are raised together.

They make good family pets and tend to get along well with other animals if they are raised together or introduced to each other as companions.

However, keep in mind their high prey drive, especially around small furry animals like Guinea pigs or rats. Like all terriers, the Mini Fox Terrier cannot distinguish between pet rodents or pet reptiles and vermin, and should not be left alone with such animals.

The Miniature Fox Terrier should be fed a high-quality dog food appropriate to the dog’s age (puppy, adult, or senior), size and level of activity.

Because of their small size, adult Mini Foxies need only a small amount of food (around half a cup of dry food) divided into 2 meals per day.

Check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet.