Miniature Fox Terrier
Also called Mini Foxie, Little Foxie
From Australia, where it developed as a farm and household ratter.1
At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short smooth coat
A fine, close-lying, short and dense coat on a small, neat and athletic body.1
Personality what they are like
A bright, self-assured little terrier that is loving and loyal with its people. It settles well into family life and still keeps a keen hunting streak.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A lively working terrier that enjoys regular walks and play; it is still used to control rodents on Australian farms.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short, clean coat needs very little upkeep.1
Home where they are happiest
Fits easily into small homes or farms; keep small pets such as rats or reptiles safely apart, as it sees them as prey.1
Company who they like around
Accepts its place in the household well and is known as a good family companion, including with children.1
The story where it all began
The Mini Foxie grew out of crosses between small Fox Terriers and Toy Manchester Terriers in Australia, with later touches of English Toy Terrier and Whippet. By the late 1800s it was a familiar ratter on farms across the country, and a breed club formed in 1986 to preserve it.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- ANKC
- Not recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council.1
- Mini Foxie Club of Australia Inc.
- Independent club that keeps the breed's pedigree registry; the Miniature Fox Terrier Club of Australia was formed in July 1986.1
- NSW Companion Animals Act
- The names Miniature Fox Terrier and Mini Foxie were added to the breeds listed under the Act in 2005.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Miniature Fox Terrier. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Hand strippingHand stripping keeps the harsh texture; clipping also worksevery 12 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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