| Country of origin: | Great Britain |
| Registries: | AKC, UKC, CKC |
| Occupation: | Vermin hunter |
| Size: | 14 to 15.5 in tall; 15 to 19 lbs |
| Longevity: | 13 to 15 years |
| Exercise: | Very active |
| Training: | Challenge |
| Grooming: | Easy |
| Colors: | White, white and tan, black and tan |
A fox terrier originally meant any dog that went to earth chasing foxes, but controlled breeding in the 1850s resulted in the breed of today. It is a muscular bundle of energy, playful and impulsive at best, but snappish and wilful if not firmly controlled. Ideal for country living.