Fox Terrier (Smooth) in India — Price, Care & Climate Suitability

Origin — England

Coat — Short, hard, dense, flat and smooth single coat; weatherproof and low-maintenance.

Recognised colours — Predominantly white with black, tan, or black-and-tan markings.

Bold, alert, energetic and inquisitive. A classic feisty terrier — confident, lively and tenacious.

Trainability — Moderate — intelligent but independent and willful; firm, engaging, consistent training needed.

Grooming — Low. Weekly brushing and wipe-down.

Good with — Good with active families and older children; high prey drive means caution with small pets.

Short coat handles Indian heat well; needs plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation to avoid mischief.

Health notes — Patellar luxation, Legg-Calvé-Perthes, lens luxation, deafness, cataracts. A genetically hardy, long-lived breed.