Fox Terrier E-Book

Muriel P. Lee

• Herausgeber: CompanionHouse Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Serie: Comprehensive Owner's Guide
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 237

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2012

Beschreibung

Thoroughbred in appearance, the Fox Terrier reigns as one of the world's most beloved companions, the proverbial children's dog, and one of the most accomplished show dogs in history. Whether clad in a dense, crisp wire coat or a straight, hard smooth coat, the Fox Terrier is a handsome, distinctive member of the terrier family that enjoys popularity on every continent. Known to be friendly, forthcoming, and fearless—traits Fox Terriers exhibit regardless of their roles in their owners' lives—this iconic breed makes an ideal comrade for loving owners of any age. Written by terrier breeder and expert Muriel P. Lee, this Comprehensive Owner's Guide begins with a chapter devoted to the history of both the Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers in England and America, illustrated with photographs and paintings of famous breed representatives through the ages. Given the breed's astounding success as Best in Show victor at the famous Westminster Kennel Club dog show, the Fox Terrier's record as a show dog in America is astounding and speaks to the undeniable greatness of this breed. Lee's chapter on the breed's characteristics (including physical and temperamental traits) will help every potential owner decide whether this terrier breed is a good fit for his or her life. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Leseprobe

Physical Characteristics of the Wire Fox Terrier

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: The length of the head from 7 to 7.25 inches, the bitch’s head being proportionately shorter. In a well balanced head there should be little apparent difference in length between skull and foreface. The topline of the skull should be almost flat, sloping slightly and gradually decreasing in width toward the eyes, and should not exceed 3.5 inches in diameter at the widest part

Ears: Small and V-shaped and of moderate thickness, the flaps neatly folded over and dropping forward close to the cheeks.

Eyes: Dark in color, moderately small, rather deep-set, not prominent, and full of fire, life, and intelligence; as nearly as possible circular in shape, and not too far apart.

Neck: Clean, muscular, of fair length, free from throatiness and presenting a graceful curve when viewed from the side.

Nose: Black.

Mouth: Both upper and lower jaws should be strong and muscular, the teeth as nearly as possible level and capable of closing together like a vise the lower canines locking in front of the upper and the points of the upper incisors slightly overlapping the lower.

Chest: Deep and not broad. The brisket should be deep, the front ribs moderately arched, and the back ribs deep and well sprung.

Shoulders: When viewed from the side they should be long, well laid back, and should slope obliquely backwards from points to withers, which should always be clean-cut.

Forelegs: Viewed from any direction the legs should be straight, the bone of the forelegs strong right down to the feet.

Elbows: Should hang perpendicular to the body, working free of the sides, carried straight through in traveling.

Tail: Set on rather high and carried gaily. It should be of good strength and substance and of fair length.

Back: Short and level with no appearance of slackness.

Hindquarters: Strong and muscular, quite free from droop or crouch; the thighs long and powerful, stifles well curved and turned neither in nor out; hocks well bent and near the ground should be perfectly upright and parallel.

Loins: Muscular and very slightly arched. The bitch may be slightly longer in couplings than the dog.

Coat: Broken, the hairs having a tendency to twist, and are of dense, wiry texture—like coconut matting—the hairs growing so closely and strongly together that, when parted with the fingers, the skin cannot be seen.

Size and Proportion: A full-sized, well balanced dog should not exceed 15.5 inches at the withers—the bitch being proportionately lower—nor should the length of back from withers to root of tail exceed 12 inches, while to maintain the relative proportions, the head should not exceed 7.25 inches or be less than 7 inches.

Feet: Round, compact, and not large—the pads tough and well cushioned, and the toes moderately arched and turned neither in nor out.

Contents

History of the Fox Terrier

Explore the origins of the two Fox Terrier breeds, the Wire and the Smooth, and meet the early dogs and winners of each breed that made a lasting impression on this most popular of British terriers. Trace the Fox Terrier’s beginnings through the foundation kennels in the UK that stabilized the breeds and see the breeds’ spread of popularity beyond to the US and around the world.

Characteristics of the Fox Terrier

Is a Fox Terrier the right dog for you? How do the breed characteristics match your expectations of a companion animal? Find out whether a feisty spirited terrier is the ideal companion to fit with your family, home and lifestyle. Learn about the specifics of the two Fox Terriers’ personalities, physical traits and health concerns.

Breed Standards for the Fox Terrier

Learn the requirements of a well-bred Fox Terrier by studying the description of the breed set forth in the American Kennel Club standards. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standards.

Your Puppy Fox Terrier

Find out about how to locate a well-bred Fox Terrier puppy. Discover which questions to ask the breeder and what to expect when visiting the litter. Prepare for your puppy-accessory shopping spree. Also discussed are home safety, the first trip to the vet, socialization and solving basic puppy problems.

Proper Care of Your Fox Terrier

Cover the specifics of taking care of your Fox Terrier every day: feeding for the puppy, adult and senior dog; grooming, including coat care, ears, eyes, nails and bathing; and exercise needs for your dog. Also discussed are the essentials of dog identification.

Training Your Fox Terrier

Begin with the basics of training the puppy and adult dog. Learn the principles of house-training the Fox Terrier, including the use of crates and basic scent instincts. Enter Puppy Kindergarten and introduce the pup to his collar and leash and progress to the basic commands. Find out about obedience classes and other activities.

Healthcare of Your Fox Terrier

By Lowell Ackerman DVM, DACVD

Become your dog’s healthcare advocate and a well-educated canine keeper. Select a skilled and able veterinarian. Discuss pet insurance, vaccinations and infectious diseases, the neuter/spay decision and a sensible, effective plan for parasite control, including fleas, ticks and worms.

Showing Your Fox Terrier

Step into the center ring and find out about the world of showing pure-bred dogs. Here’s how to get started in AKC shows, how they are organized and what’s required for your dog to become a champion. Take a leap into the realms of obedience trials, agility, earthdog events and tracking tests.

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Photography by Isabelle Français

with additional photographs by

Mary Bloom, Paulette Braun, T.J. Calhoun, Alan and Sandy Carey, Isabelle Français, Carol Ann Johnson, Bill Jonas and Karen Taylor.

Illustrations by Reneé Low and Patricia Peters.

The publisher wishes to thank Rick Chashoudian, Sam Draper, Virginia Matanic, Kathleen Reges and all of the owners whose dogs are illustrated in this book.

The most handsome terrier in the world, the Fox Terrier sporting its classic wire coat is a hard dog to beat—in the show ring, in a loving home and on the field. The Wire Fox Terrier is a true “forever” dog.

The Fox Terrier, whether he is in his smooth coat or all dressed up in his wire jacket, is among the most handsome of all the terriers. Mischievous, active, game and entertaining…all words that describe this wonderful English dog. At one time he was a working dog, running with the horses and hounds, chasing down vermin and bolting foxes. His instincts are not lost to him now, but he is content to have his family as his companions and a comfy sofa for his bed. This may not be the dog for everyone, because of his very active ways, but if you like a busy and plucky dog, one who fits easily into city or country life, this may just be the dog for you.

An old adage says, “Dogs may come and dogs may go, but the Fox Terrier goes on forever.” Indeed, once you give your heart to a Fox Terrier, it will remain true and steadfast to the breed for a lifetime.

ORIGIN OF THE FOX TERRIER

The Fox Terriers originated in the hunting kennels of England, and their origins trace back a long way through history. Although the early history is murky, modern Fox Terrier history is fairly straightforward, dating back to the 1860s.

Int. Ch. Gallant Fox of Wildoaks was one of the outstanding dogs of his time. He was born in 1929 and was owned by Mrs. R. C. Bondy of New York.

The Fox Terrier belongs to the group of dogs described as terriers, from the Latin word terra, meaning earth. The terrier is a dog that has been bred to work beneath the ground to drive out small and large vermin, rodents and other animals that can be a nuisance to country living.

All of the dogs in the Terrier Group originated in the British Isles with the exception of the Cesky Terrier, which, of course, originated in Czechoslovakia. Many of the terrier breeds were derived from a similar ancestor; as recently as the mid-1800s, the terriers fell roughly into two basic categories: the rough-coated, short-legged dogs which tended to come from Scotland; and the longer-legged, smooth-coated dogs which were bred in England and Wales. The terriers, although they may differ in type, all have the same character, being game dogs that go after vermin. They also make good companions for their masters.

Eng. Ch. Dame Fortune, owned by Mr. F. Redmond, in a painting by Arthur Wardle, circa 1901.

A beautiful painting from The Illustrated Book of the Dog, published in 1881. It shows the characteristics of the breed at that time.

As early as 1735, the Sportsman’s Dictionary described the terrier as “a kind of hound, used only or chiefly for hunting the fox or badger. He creeps into the ground and then nips and bites the fox and badger, either by tearing them in pieces with his teeth, or else hauling them and pulling them by force out of their lurking holes.” The terrier background is obscure but what was certain in the 1700s and early 1800s was that there was no definite breed of “terrier,” but that the dogs were bred to go to ground with courage and conviction. Those who were unable to do the job were destroyed, and those who could do the proper work were bred to one another with little regard for type. “Unless they were fit and game for the purpose, their heads were not kept long out of the huge butt of water in the stable yard.” Those who bred and kept dogs had a specific purpose of work for their particular breed—long legs for speed, short legs for going to ground; double-coated for protection against the elements, and all terriers have a powerful set of teeth.

The Totteridge Eleven as painted by Arthur Wardle in 1898. These dogs are all excellent examples of the breed in those days.

In 1862 the first class for Fox Terriers was offered at the Islington Agricultural Hall show, and there were over 20 entered. The winner was described as “without pedigree, coarse looking but workmanlike and black and tan in colour.” Later in the year a class was offered at the Birmingham show as “white and other smooth-haired English Terriers except black and tan.”

By the following year three dogs were entered, and although of doubtful pedigrees, these were the three dogs to which the modern Fox Terrier can trace back his heritage. The dogs were Old Jock, Tartan and Trap. Jock, an 18-pound, almost all-white dog, was owned by Mr. Wooton and was shown over a 9-year span until the age of 11 years. Tartan, bred by Mr. Stevenson, had no pedigree but produced a nice line of notable Smooths. He was so muscular that he was called the “Pocket Hercules.” Trap’s lineage probably traced back to the Oakley Hunt strain, the old black and tan English Terriers with strong markings, bred by the Master of the Oakley Hunt. Classes for the Wire Fox Terrier were not held until 1873 at the Crystal Palace show.

Eden Exquisite, produced by the Crackley Kennels, a supreme producer of fine Fox Terriers, was sent to America. Shown in this photo at seven and a half months of age, she was referred to as one of the best bitch puppies ever seen.

FOX TERRIER VICTORIES

Crufts Dog Show, established in 1891, reigns as Britain’s premier canine spectacular and attracts the best dogs in the UK. The Wire Fox Terrier has claimed the honor of Supreme Champion of Crufts on three occasions: in 1962, Eng. Ch. Crackwyn Cockspur, owned by H. L. Gill; in 1975, Eng. Ch. Brookewire Brandy of Layven, owned by Messrs Benelli and Dondini; and in 1978 Eng. Ch. Harrowhill Huntsman, owned by Miss E. Howles.

The breed was well received, and in 1872 there were 276 Fox Terriers entered at the Nottingham show, which included 109 bitches! The Fox Terrier, in a matter of only a decade, had become the most popular breed in England. By 1890, Rawdon Lee, who wrote the most respected history on the Fox Terrier up to that time, was able to make up a list of the ten finest Fox Terriers in England, all sound, stylish dogs that were consistent in type.

The Smooth Fox Terrier was probably derived from the smooth-coated Black and Tan Terrier from Wales, Derbyshire and Durham, with crosses to the Bull Terrier, the Greyhound and the Beagle (for color), along with the old English White Terrier. The smooth-coated dogs had more Bull Terrier than did the Wire Fox Terrier. The Wires were probably descended from the rough-coated Black and Tan Terrier and later crossed with the Smooth Fox, with the Smooth adding refinement to the Wire as well as bringing down its size. The wirehaired dogs were more prevalent in the North of England and South Wales, while the Smooths were found throughout England. Early on when the Smooths and Wires were interbred, you could get both types of coats in the same litter.

Ch. Crackley Surethin, born in 1932, was one of the most expensive sires of the time.

The dapper Mr. Francis Redmond with his Smooth-coated Fox Terrier named Daddy. This photo was originally published in 1902.

The Wire differs from the Smooth in coat only. The Wire has a bristly coat that can have a light wave (not curly) with a soft undercoat, thick enough so that skin cannot be seen through the coat. This is a coat that requires considerable grooming. The Smooth, with its short, straight jacket, has nowhere to hide any faults as his thick, rather coarse short coat reveals every crevice of every muscle and tendon.

An early pillar of the breed was Belgrave Joe, whelped in 1868, from the Leicester Kennels. Joe was considered to be the most perfect Fox Terrier produced up to that time. He lived to be 19 years of age and produced many champions. Rawdon Lee wrote about Belgrave Joe in 1890, “He handed his good looks down to his sons and grandsons and great-grandsons and granddaughters. At the present time there are few leading Fox Terriers that have not, on one side or another, some drop or more of the old dog’s blood coursing through their veins.” Joe’s skeleton resides in the members’ room of The Kennel Club in London.

CANIS LUPUS

“Grandma, what big teeth you have!” The gray wolf, a familiar figure in fairy tales and legends, has had its reputation tarnished and its population pummeled over the centuries. Yet it is the descendants of this much-feared creature to which we open our homes and hearts. Our beloved dog, Canis domesticus, derives directly from the gray wolf, a highly social canine that lives in elaborately structured packs. In the wild, the gray wolf can range from 60 to 175 pounds, standing between 25 and 40 inches in height.

In 1876 the Fox Terrier Club in England was formed and a standard for the breed was written. The Smooths and the Wires each had separate stud book registers. In the early years breeding between the two varieties was common, primarily in order to give the Wire the clean lines and the refined head of the Smooth. Correct type in both varieties was well established many years ago, and crossbreeding between the two varieties has not been done for decades.

The breed became more stabilized, as now all proper breeders had a written picture of what the breed should look like. By following the standard, more uniformity was brought to the breed as breeders realized that all pups in a litter should look alike as well as being of the same type as their sire and dam.

Eng. Ch. Talavera Jupiter belonged to the famous Captain Phipps. Many Fox Terriers of the same bloodline are found among American dogs.

Her Grace Kathleen, Duchess of Newcastle, was the first president of the Fox Terrier Club; there was a total of 21 members. Their first show was held in May 1877 with an entry of 220 dogs. The popularity of the breed continued to rise and by 1888 there were 52 classes for Smooth and Wires and the entry was 434 at the Sheffield show.

There have been many exceptional Fox Terrier kennels in Britain, and a few should be mentioned in this short history. The Duchess of Newcastle bred many top Wires in her Notts kennels. Of note were Eng. Ch. Cackler of Notts, who was the sire of many champions, and Eng. Ch. Conald of Notts. The Duchess was a great lover of the breed and did much to promote it in England. Francis Redmond bred Eng. Ch. Donna Fortuna in 1896, who, in five years of showing, was never defeated. This was during a time when the competition was extremely keen in Smooths. She was considered for many years to be the greatest Smooth ever bred. Upon her show retirement, she was placed with a gamekeeper and she was said to have been a game and clever worker against ferret, badger and fox.

George Raper, a breeder of Wires, was a top handler, conditioner of Wires and a renowned judge in the late 1800s and early 1900s. His Eng. Ch. Go Bang, bred by G. W. Norman, was campaigned from 1895 to 1898 and won the Fifty Guinea Challenge Cup eight times, a feat never duplicated. When Go Bang was sold to Major Carnochan in America, Raper, always the consummate showman, personally delivered the dog to American shores where Go Bang was declared to be the best Wire seen in America up to that time.

Eng. Ch. Dusky Siren was born in 1903 and was painted in 1905 by Maud Earl. If the painting is accurate, the dogs of those days were quite different from modern Fox Terriers.

Great Wires of the 1920s were Eng. Ch. Warrington Bridegroom, bred by Mr. F. Pearce and exported to the United States. He was the sire of eight American champions and many English champions. Bridegroom sired the great Eng. Ch. Fountain Crusader, who was called the “wonder coated” dog. Eng. Ch. Fountain Crusader was said to be a nearly faultless dog with the correct size, heavy hound markings and a great personality. He sired 23 champions, including the great Eng. Ch. Talavara Simon. Simon sired many show and stud dogs in both Great Britain and America and was considered the outstanding influence on the modern Wire Fox Terrier. Simon was handled to perfection by Bob Barlow, owned by George Raper. His double grandson, Crackley Starter, made a major impact on the Wires in America. Simon was also the sire of Int. Ch. Gains Great Surprise, who was considered the best show bitch up to that time. It was written that Simon dominated the Wires for generations and improved the breed to the point of revolutionizing it.

Three champion Fox Terriers owned by the Duchess of Newcastle.

Bowes Brevity was the sire of over 100 winners, including two champions, and was second best stud dog at the Wire Fox Terrier Club. Unfortunately the dog was tampered with, and his show career ended prematurely. The culprit was never found.

Her Grace, the Duchess of Newcastle, showing one of her dogs. The dog, Cracknels Verdict of Notts, won eight first prizes.

Miss Linda Beck started breeding and showing Smooths and Wires in the mid-1930s. She linebred her own stud dogs and developed the Newmaidly line. She continued showing until 1991 and died in 1992 at the age of 84. Brazilian Ch. Newmaidly For’ard won 50 all-breed Bests in Show. The American handler Wood Wornall imported Eng. Ch. Newmaidly Gladiator, who was thought to be a prime example of what a Smooth Fox Terrier should be.

Mr. Bob Barlow, known as “Mr. Fox Terrier,” was considered to be the premier breeder, handler, scout and all-round authority on the Wire. He was a major influence in discovering great dogs in the 1920s and 1930s. His remarkable grooming skills changed the breed forever. He handled many of Eng. Ch. Talavara Simon’s grandsons and granddaughters, including the great Eng. Ch. Crackley Starter. He exported dogs to America and imported their offspring back to Great Britain.

Dr. R. M. Miller, Boreham Kennels, bred many Smooth champions, starting with Eng. Ch. Boreham Bister in 1931. He continued an active breeding program through the 1980s. Mr. Clanachan of the Maryholm Kennels bred Wires as well as Smooths and has been described as one of the leading breeders and exhibitors of Fox Terriers in Britain. Many champions have come out of his kennel including Ch. Maryholm Spun Gold in 1947, who became a top stud dog for the kennel.

The photo to the left shows a trainer with his Fox Terrier jumping as high as the trainer is tall, into the water.

Circa 1925, when the first Kodak film was produced which could take photos at 1,000th of a second, Mr. C. C. Walters of the RSPCA, a Terrier fancier, posed for this picture. This photo was printed in several books and magazines because Walters was so well known. It gave impetus to the popularity of the breed.

Watteau Kennels, started in the 1900s by Mr. Frank Calvert, was eventually taken over by his daughter, Mrs. Mary Blake, and granddaughter, Mrs. Antonia Thornton. This very active kennel has been the standard bearer for the Smooths for many decades. The influence that this kennel has made on Smooths in the British Isles and in America has been tremendous, not only through the dogs that have been bred but also through the daughters and sons and granddaughters and grandsons who have also been Best in Show winners on both sides of the Atlantic.

LEFT: Int. Ch. Thet Timber, born in 1928, held the world’s record as having earned championships in the US, England and the Continent. RIGHT: Flornell Saloon was considered to be one of the best Fox Terriers in the breed, circa 1930.

The number of remarkable Fox Terriers that have been bred in the British Isles and who have made their mark upon the breed is tremendous, and the list is far too extensive to include in this short history. An early history of the breed can be read in Rawdon Lee’s beautiful book The Fox Terrier. This was published in the late 1800s, so a copy may be difficult to find.

A top American sire imported from Finland, here’s Ch. Starring Joint of Santeric, winning at a Fox Terrier specialty show. Owners, Kathy Reges and Ric Chashoudian.

FOX TERRIERS IN AMERICA

The first Fox Terrier to arrive in America was shown in New York in 1883. In 1885 the American Fox Terrier Club was founded and held its first show in 1886 with an impressive entry of 75 Smooths and only 4 Wires. The entry was made up of predominantly English imports. In 1892 the first English Champion was imported into America. The 1926 winner of Westminster was Ch. Signal Circuit of Halleston, owned by Stanley Halle and Halleston Kennels. At Westminster in 1929 there was an astounding Fox Terrier entry of 306 (there has never been, in any breed, another entry that large at that show) which shows the tremendous popularity the breed enjoyed in the early part of the 20th century.

Making dog history in the early 1900s, Smooth Fox Ch. Warren Remedy, owned by Winthrop Rutherford, won the prestigious Best in Show award at Westminster Kennel Club dog show for three consecutive years, 1907, 1908 and 1909, a feat that has never been repeated by any dog of any breed before or since. Mr. Rutherford was a powerful influence in the breed and served as president of the American Fox Terrier Club from 1896 to 1920 and again from 1931 until his death in 1944. His Warren kennels provided foundation stock for many other kennels of the time. F. H. Farwell, Sabine Kennels in Texas, finished nearly 40 champions, including Ch. Sabine Rarebit, Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club in 1910.

Many of the early supporters in America were individuals of wealth who were able to import the best British dogs and, before too long, they brought along the handlers of these dogs. Among those handlers was the great Percy Roberts, who became a highly regarded all-breed judge and was considered to be one of the great dog men of the 20th century. During the 1920s and 1930s many of the top Wires and Smooths were brought to America.

In the 1930s a particularly exciting Smooth Fox reached American shores, Ch. Nornay Saddler, bred by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coward of England. Saddler was purchased by Jim Austin of Wissaboo Kennels. During the previous decade interest in the Wire Fox had been increasing but with the appearance of this outstanding Smooth, the tide in popularity again turned back to the Smooth. Ch. Nornay Saddler won Best in Show at the prestigious Morris and Essex show, among his 55 all-breed Bests in Shows. He was a very prepotent sire and made a tremendous impact upon the Smooth Fox Terriers.

This is what the American version of the Wire-haired dog looked like in the early 1930s. Flornell Spicy Bit of Halleston, owned by Mr. Stanley Halle, was proclaimed the Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club show held in Madison Square Garden, New York, in February 1934. He triumphed over 3,000 contenders.

Smooth breeders in the very late 1930s and 1940s were many. Mrs. Barbara Lowe Fallas of Anderly Kennels imported quality dogs from England in addition to breeding excellent stock. Thirty-nine champions came out of her kennel, of which 31 were homebred. Norman, Mary and Chris Bowker, Bowmanor Kennels, got their foundation bitch from Mrs. Fallas. Bowmanor’s Dolly of Beafox became a top-producing Smooth dam, a record that still stands well to this day.

The very famous Foxden Kennel of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell, Jr. of Darien, CT, starting in the 1930s, imported the best Smooths from Great Britain, in addition to breeding outstanding stock for many decades. Ch. Higrola Horatio of Britlea sired 28 champions; Ch. Foxden Warpaint and his son Ch. Foxden Warspite were outstanding winners as well as top producers. The foundation stock of many kennels came from Foxden, as the Farrells thought it important to let others use their dogs. Mrs. Farrell served many terms as president of the American Fox Terrier Club.

This top show dog roars to name of “Leo.” This is Ch. Kathrich Santeric Windfall, winning one of many Group 1’s. Owners, Kathy Reges and Ric Chashoudian.

Outstanding winning Smooths were Ch. Flornell Spicy Bit of Halleston, who won Westminster in 1934, and his kennelmate Ch. Flornell Spicy Piece, who won the show in 1937. Both dogs were owned by Stanley Halle of Halleston Kennels in New York and handled by Percy Roberts.

Although World War II interrupted breeding and show activities in the US, as it had in Europe, by the late 1940s both were in high gear again. In the 1950s the exceptional Smooth Fox Ch. Ttarb the Brat of Foxhill, bred by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Brat and owned by Dr. John Van Zandt and Ed Dalton, came onto the scene. Brat was handled by Ric Chashoudian. A formidable opponent in the ring, the Brat racked up many wins. Brat was a great show dog as well as a great producer.

Mrs. Winifred Stout, Quissex Kennels in Rhode Island, produced and showed many winners in the 1960s and 1970s. Ch. Foxden Hercules sired over 20 champions, and Ch. Quissex Deacon produced 32 champions including 3 Group winners. Well over 100 champions have come from this kennel, and Mrs. Stout is still very active in the breed.