Comparison: Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Valencian Terrier

Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Valencian Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Photo: Piotr Pietryka, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Valencian Terrier
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Fox Terrier (Smooth)Valencian Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomSpain
Category–Small
Height at withers–29–40 cm
Weight–4–8 kg
Recognition features
  • Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings
  • Smooth, hard, dense coat
  • Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail
  • Small, light dog with a very short, thin coat, often tricolour
  • Upright triangular ears and narrow muzzle
  • Some are born tailless
CoatSmooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).Thin and short (no longer than 2 cm); spotted coats dominate, most often tricolour.
PurposeBritish working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.Small Valencian hunter of water rats, rabbits and moles; also a guard dog and now a companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.