| Fox Terrier (Smooth) | |||||||||||||
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 AKC champion Fox Terrier | |||||||||||||
| Other names | Fox Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier | ||||||||||||
| Common nicknames | Foxie SFT | ||||||||||||
| Origin | England | ||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It was the first breed in the fox terrier family to be given official recognition by The Kennel Club (circa 1875; breed standard 1876). It is well known, and although not a widely popular breed today outside hunting and show circles, it is extremely significant due to the large number of terriers believed descended from the breed.