The Fox Terrier is one of the common objects of country and town alike. Wherever we go, there is he to be found either in the wire-haired persuasion or the smooth. On the show bench the Bulldog or Pomeranian may press him closely, but as prime favourite in the hearts of the multitude he holds indisputable sway. Dr. Caius, whose De Canibvs Britarmicis et Raris Animalibus appeared in 1570, speaks of "Terrars," which were used for the same purposes as our present-day terriers, but he give us no description whereeby we can identify them with any modern breed.

His Work

Primarily, of course, the special duty of a Fox Terrier is to accompany a pack of hounds, and to turn out reynard when he goes to earth. He must have sufficient courage to tackle a badger, and we all know and appreciate his value as a ratter. Indeed, he is a good all-round dog, even to protecting the townsman's house against the wily burglar.

His Points

An evenly marked head to the average man is like that blessed word Mesopotamia, and it may come as a shock to the feelings of this gentleman to know that this apparent point does not matter "tuppence." The skull should be flat and moderately narrow, broader between the ears and decreasing in width to the eyes; jaw strong and muscular; teeth level; ears small and shaped like a V; neck clean and muscular, without throatiness; shoulders long and sloping; chest deep, but rather narrow; back short, with broad and powerful loin; front legs very straight, with heavy bone and well-rounded feet; hind-quarters muscular.