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fox terrier

American

noun

either of two English breeds of small terriers having either a long, wiry coat or a short, flat coat, formerly used for driving foxes from their holes.

fox terrier British

noun

either of two breeds of small terrier, the wire-haired and the smooth, having a white coat with markings of black or tan or both

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Etymology

Origin of fox terrier

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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James also highlighted the smooth fox terrier dog breed which he said was "classed as one of the Kennel Club's native vulnerable breeds".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

They were sentiments echoed earlier in the day by Mike Bordas, who was walking his fox terrier mix, Murray, behind Grand Central Market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2023

The Irish water spaniel, wire fox terrier, Labrador, and basset hound also sport mugs that are scientifically proven to pull at our heartstrings.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2022

Since 1997, she has lived with a Shih Tzu and a fox terrier in a rowhouse that her dad gave her.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022

She gave her all kinds of news and gossip, and reported on the goings-on at Down, including those that involved Etty’s dog, Polly, a rough-haired fox terrier, whom she left there.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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