Intro

Welcome to the Houston Toy Fox Terrier Club

The Objectives of our Club are:

To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Toy Fox Terriers, and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. To urge members and breeders to accept the Standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only Standard of Exellence, by which the Toy Fox Terrier shall be judged. To do all in it's power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and encourage sportsmans like competition at dog shows. To conduct matches and specialty shows under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.

The Club is not operated for profit, nor for the benefit of any member or individual.

For General Rescue information, please go to rescue@atftc.com

For current rescued pets available, check our LINKS page.  

What is a Toy Fox Terrier...?

The Toy Fox Terrier is a true American breed developed by breeding small Smooth Fox Terriers with some toy breeds, including the Chihuahua and Manchester Terrier. Today, the Toy Fox Terrier is a well balanced toy dog of athletic appearance, displaying grace and agility in equal measure, with strength and stamina. From the hunt to the show ring, the Toy Fox Terrier has shown that he is at home in conformation, obedience and agility trials as well, yet, his favorite spotlight is the centerstage of his owner's life. It is a Toy and a Terrier, since both have infuenced his personality and character. While retaining the Terrier gameness, courage and animation, the cross-breeding with various Toy breeds, created a milder disposition. Although easier to live with than many Terriers, the Toy Fox Terrier is still a working Terrier, and many of them delight in hunting and going to ground. Given the oportunity, the Toy Fox Terrier will pursue the quarry of the backyard or barnyard with diligence. Flyball or fetch, are easily learned and perfected for endless hours of activity. Children especially enjoy the unending energy and zeal for play. However, if you enjoy a lap dog, it will show it's Toy side and become a cherished, loving companion through its life.