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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Fox TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- Fox Terrierabout 39 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Fox Terrierabout 8 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Fox Terrierfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Fox TerrierModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Fox TerrierLively
- Grooming
- Fox TerrierSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- Fox TerrierModerate shedding
- Training
- Fox TerrierCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Fox TerrierCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Fox TerrierUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Fox TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Fox TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Fox TerrierSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Fox TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Fox TerrierCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Fox TerrierVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.