How tall is a Smooth Fox Terrier?

An adult Smooth Fox Terrier stands about 15 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Smooth Fox Terrier considered a small dog?

Yes — at 15" / 18 lb, the Smooth Fox Terrier falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #164 tallest.

How does a Smooth Fox Terrier compare to a person?

At 15" tall, a Smooth Fox Terrier stands about 23% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Smooth Fox Terrier Size Compared to a Person

A Smooth Fox Terrier stands 15″ at the shoulder and weighs about 18 lb — that puts it at 23% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #164 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Smooth Fox Terrier next to a person at scale — 15-inch shoulder height, 18 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Smooth Fox Terrier at 15″ / 18 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Smooth Fox Terrier compares

	Smooth Fox Terrier	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	15″	64″	-49″
Weight	18 lb	135 lb	-117 lb

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About the Smooth Fox Terrier

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively, elegant, and athletic terrier breed that holds the distinction of being the first fox terrier variety to receive official breed recognition. With their sleek, flat coat, keen dark eyes, V-shaped ears, and classic terrier expression, Smooth Fox Terriers are the picture of alertness and refinement. Originally bred in England for bolting foxes from their dens, these terriers combine beauty with bold, fearless energy.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Smooth Fox Terrier.

Alaskan Klee Kai — 15″ / 18 lb (same height)
American Cocker Spaniel — 15″ / 28 lb (same height)
Bulldog — 15″ / 50 lb (same height)
Cocker Spaniel — 15″ / 28 lb (same height)
German Hunt Terrier — 15″ / 22 lb (same height)
Lakeland Terrier — 15″ / 17 lb (same height)
Poodle — 15″ / 65 lb (same height)
Shetland Sheepdog — 15″ / 20 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Smooth Fox Terrier?: An adult Smooth Fox Terrier stands about 15 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Smooth Fox Terrier considered a small dog?: Yes — at 15" / 18 lb, the Smooth Fox Terrier falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #164 tallest.
How does a Smooth Fox Terrier compare to a person?: At 15" tall, a Smooth Fox Terrier stands about 23% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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