Fox Terriers

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[M3DEV]

Smiler, just super. You must be proud owners of one of the most characterful terrier breeds.

To really enjoy him, my only advice is to ensure you somehow train him, very early on to come back to your call if he is off the lead. It is one of the hardest things to get these sorts of terriers to do. They are so self focused on what they want to do/sniff/chase, it can be a nightmare to let them off the lead, which can be a real shame.

We know 2 people who have lost their dogs, due to them chasing things and just not responding to recall!

One with a very sad ending!

Sure he will be a wonderful addition to your family.

Rob

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Cheers Rob. It's safe to say our lives have been turned upside down since his arrival, but definitely for the better.

He's booked in for doggie school in January & he's not allowed off the lead outside of the garden (& sometimes in the garden).

Here's a picture during one of his quieter moments

Edit: Can't upload pics from this phone, will post it tomorrow.

[AdiT]

Smiler. said:

...he's not allowed off the lead outside of the garden (& sometimes in the garden)...

I'd recommend getting him off the lead now while he's less confident. In a big open space he'll proably be a bit affraid and stick close naturally, so easier to work on recall. If you wait he'll be less nervous, more confident, and more curiuos... and faster if you have to go after him.

[AdiT]

Smiler. said:

...he's not allowed off the lead outside of the garden (& sometimes in the garden)...

I'd recommend getting him off the lead now while he's less confident. In a big open space he'll proably be a bit affraid and stick close naturally, so easier to work on recall. If you wait he'll be less nervous, more confident, and more curiuos... and faster if you have to go after him.

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AdiT said:

Smiler. said:

...he's not allowed off the lead outside of the garden (& sometimes in the garden)...

I'd recommend getting him off the lead now while he's less confident. In a big open space he'll proably be a bit affraid and stick close naturally, so easier to work on recall. If you wait he'll be less nervous, more confident, and more curiuos... and faster if you have to go after him.

If he were off the lead now, we'd never see him again.

He has absolutely no fear (other than cars), & the way the arse-wipes belt through the village, the odds would not be in his favour if he darted out.



Anyhoo, the last weeks has been immense fun & he's settling in quite nicely.

By nicely, I mean having a pop at anything within reach, and also anything that isn't.



I wonder if all pups of this breed behave in the same way when sleeping though, or whether this is a result of being hand-reared.

It's not a problem at the moment, but there are some things to discuss with the trainer in a couple of weeks time.



So, a little late, but here are some more pics:

[M3DEV]

Smiler, how is he getting on?

[M3DEV]

Smiler, how is he getting on?

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M3DEV said:

Smiler, how is he getting on?

Coming along nicely thanks Rob.

He's off the lead in certain spaces, recall is more often than not & he mixes well with other dogs/people.

I think he needs a de-nad soon though. The local vet & trainer (at the weekly sessions he/we attend) advocate this to assist with reducing the daily leg/arm humping & evening madness.



Anyway, here's a pic

[M3DEV]

Ah! That's just gorgeous. He looks a very happy healthy pup!

[fistofsteel]

From a veterinary point of view, my only observation is that their ear canals are hairier than an Armenian power lifter's back, which can cause problems.

[pikeyboy]

fistofsteel said:

From a veterinary point of view, my only observation is that their ear canals are hairier than an Armenian power lifter's back, which can cause problems.

My Bridlington is the same, she's quite happy to lay there while you pull them out though.