Fox Smooth

Fox Smooth

Smooth Fox Terrier vs. Jack Russell Terrier?

I own a Jack Russell Terrier and I have a pretty good idea of their temperament. For my next dog, I was thinking of either another JRT or a Smooth Fox Terrier. I was wondering what some of you who either have experience with both or with the Smooth Fox Terrier could tell me about their temperament. I know they are similar dog breeds, but I also know Smooths are different than JRT's and I would like to know specifically how.

I have a Smooth Fox and I just love this dog !! We've had terriers (many kinds) in the past 25 years. Physically the Smooth is a wee bit taller (longer legs) than most JRTs not quite as stocky looking, and mussle is more pointed (I like to say elegant (smile) Smooth are a similar disposition to a JRT - fun, busy, fast moving, curious and typical Terrier personaility, but slightly less stubborn and wilful, and not so scrappy (IMHO) as JRT. But I know, all dogs are different ! even within the same breed, so I don't mean to generalize, these are just my observations.

Be aware that Smooths shed, their coat is quite short haired (like a beagle's) but is constantly growing and thrown off. This can be managed with grooming with good stripping stone in the back yard -ha !

Smooths are very sturdy and generally very healthy dogs and may not have been so agressively bred as JRTs in the past few years. So this was a plus for me when choosing. As someone else posted, Smooths are not that easy to find. There are very good breeders out there if you do the research you'll find them, but you may have to apply and wait for a litter.

If introducing a new terrier to a home that already has one it is usually wise to get one of the opposite gender. If introducing a puppy you will have to be careful to really supervise their time together until the puppy is big enough to defend itself.

Good luck with your ponderings, thinking about a new or next dog is always such a fun time !

LM and Jelly Bean the Smooth

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