Flat-coated Fox Terrier( (Definite introduction)
The height of an adult Flat-Coated Fox Terrier at the withers should not exceed 15.5 inches, and the body length should not exceed 12 inches. Female dogs should be smaller than male dogs. The ideal weight of an adult flat-coated fox terrier should be 18 pounds, and female dogs should be about 2 pounds lighter.
The Flat-Coated Fox Terrier's head is flat and slightly narrow, tapering toward the eyes. Inconspicuous "stop", but a large depression in the surface between forehead and palate, similar to greyhound. It should be noted that, of course, the face surface gradually becomes thinner from the eyes to the tone, and the junction with the forehead is slightly skewed. It is not a "plate" face or the part in front of the eyes suddenly downwards, but a fuller, quieter and straighter one. Not like a carefully carved "wedge". The proportions of the head are even, and a slight difference in the length of the head and face can be clearly seen. Cheeks are not full.
The eyes and eye sockets are dark, small, deep-set, full of passion, brightness and wisdom, and are close to round in shape. Any preference for yellow eyes is a fault. The ears are V-shaped, small, of plain thickness, and hang forward on the cheek, rather than on the sides of the head like a fox terrier. The fold line of the ears is slightly higher than the top of the head.
The coat should be soft, flat, not hard, deep and abundant. The abdomen and lower thighs cannot be exposed. The color is white with patterns; however, tabby, red or liver-colored patterns are not welcome. This only accounts for a small percentage or not.
Gait and stance are particularly important. When the Fox Terrier is walking briskly, the legs should be kept straight, with the front legs hanging on both sides of the body, swinging parallel to each other, similar to the swing of a clock. The main driving force comes from the hind legs, which can be found in the longer thighs, the muscular second thigh and the overly flexible hind stifle joints, together with the pushing force and "grip" force provided by the hock joints, forming a perfect measures. When facing together, the front legs form a continuous straight line, with the distance between the paws and the elbows being the same. Shoulder defects are difficult to detect when the dog is standing still, but when the dog is walking, if there is a defect, it will be obvious, and the forelimbs will cross, resulting in a "misjoined" or "plate" shape. On the contrary, the movement of the forelimbs is controlled by the shoulders, and the claws are widely spaced apart, resulting in a paddling step. When the hocks are inverted and the hind stifle joints and claws are everted, resulting in a cow-like hindquarter, the propulsive force of the hindquarters will be seriously affected. When the hocks are everted, leading to the claws crossing, an awkward and unsightly gait results.
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