Showsight Magazine | August 2026

Meet the Toy Fox Terrier

INTELLIGENT, ALERT, FRIENDLY, AND LOYAL TO ITS OWNERS

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A true American breed, the Toy Fox Terrier is a feisty, intelligent, and spirited little dog with a sleek coat and playful nature. Bred from Smooth Fox Terriers and smaller Toy breeds, the Toy Fox may be compact but it is nevertheless filled with explosive energy and an incredible wit. Described as friendly, loyal, and alert, these confident pups love learning tricks, playing games, and being a lively part of the family.

The Toy Fox Terrier is both Toy and Terrier, and both have influenced his personality and character. They have unending energy and a zest for life. This influences their behavior in your ring. Dogs lacking good Terrier attitude and personality are to be faulted. The Toy Fox Terrier is a fun dog; spirited and full of personality. These animated and playful dogs have been known to entertain the judges and spectators at the expense of the exhibitors who are trying so hard to present their dogs. If you have an appreciation for the character and personality of this breed, along with their beauty, balance, and elegance—and, perhaps, a bit of patience—you will find judging the Toy Fox Terrier to be an enjoyable part of your day’s schedule.

“Judging the Toy Fox Terrier” by Susan B. Thibodeaux SHOWSIGHT May 2021

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Meet the Yorkshire Terrier

A LONG-HAIRED TOY TERRIER WITH A CONFIDENT MANNER

With its flowing blue-and-tan coat and spunky personality, the Yorkshire Terrier is both fashion-forward and fiercely feisty. Originally bred to chase rats in English mills, the Yorkie now enjoys life as a glamorous, if somewhat insistent, companion. This is an affectionate breed, sprightly and tomboyish. Their compact size, big attitude, and need for human connection make them perennial stars in the Toy Group and on the living room sofa.

The clear metallic color, the single coat, and the texture are of the utmost importance in evaluating this breed. The ideal texture of the coat is silk; Yorkies DO NOT HAVE FUR. The coat can be compared to human hair. A clue to this is that on a 100-degree day, the coat will still feel silky and cool to the touch. Puppies are born black and will start to show markings of gold on the ears and legs first, with intermingling black hairs in the tan until they reach maturity. The change from a puppy coat takes quite a long time. Judging the puppies, you can see the changing by checking the part line and shoulder line. It can take from twelve to eighteen months for a complete adult coat. Yorkies do not shed, it is a continuously growing coat.

“Simple Talk on the Yorkshire Terrier Standard” by Kathleen B. Kolbert SHOWSIGHT September 2018

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