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By Cindra Grooming Products — USA-Made Professional Grooming Essentials
The Smooth Fox Terrier is the sleek, elegant cousin of the Wire Fox Terrier — same athletic body and bold terrier personality, completely different coat. The smooth, flat, dense coat is one of the lowest-maintenance terrier coats, requiring no stripping, minimal trimming, and straightforward bathing.
The Smooth Fox Terrier has a short, flat, dense, hard coat that is abundant throughout the body — but softer to the touch than some other short-coated terriers. The coat is predominantly white with black, tan, or black-and-tan markings. It sheds moderately. No hand stripping is required. The grooming focus is keeping the predominantly white coat clean and bright, managing moderate shedding, and maintaining the coat’s flat, close-lying appearance. In the show ring, the Smooth Fox Terrier is presented naturally with minimal trimming.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is alert, active, quick-witted, and always on the move. Bred to bolt foxes from their dens, the Smooth is fearless, inquisitive, and full of energy. It is an enthusiastic and playful companion that needs daily vigorous exercise and mental stimulation. The Smooth has strong prey drive and should not be trusted off-lead near small animals. It is lively and affectionate with its family but can be challenging for inexperienced owners due to its independent terrier character.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| White coat yellowing or staining | Environmental staining; urine or saliva contact | Use Cleansing Shampoo; wipe white areas between baths; for persistent staining check for underlying health causes |
| Moderate shedding | Year-round moderate shedding typical of the breed | Weekly brushing with a rubber curry or hound glove; regular bathing loosens and removes shed coat |
| Dull, flat coat | Infrequent bathing; poor nutrition; dry skin | Bathe regularly with Moisturizing Shampoo; buff dry with a chamois; mist lightly with Super Coat for shine |
Brush weekly with a rubber curry brush, hound glove, or soft bristle brush. Work in the direction of coat growth to remove loose hair and stimulate circulation. This is quick work — the smooth coat requires very little effort. A weekly brush significantly reduces loose hair on furniture and clothing.
Bathe every 4–6 weeks. Use Cleansing Shampoo on white areas and Moisturizing Shampoo for regular maintenance. Work shampoo through the coat to the skin; rinse completely. Buff the coat dry with a chamois for a clean, glossy finish. Mist lightly with Super Coat diluted 90/10 for added shine.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is presented naturally with minimal trimming. Tidy the feet by scissoring stray hairs around the pads. Clean the white coat thoroughly before showing. Buff the coat to a high gloss with a chamois or soft cloth. The goal is a clean, tight, gleaming coat that shows the athletic body structure of the breed.
The Smooth Fox Terrier sheds moderately year-round. The short white hair is particularly visible on dark surfaces and clothing. Weekly brushing and regular bathing manage shedding effectively. There is no dramatic seasonal coat blow — shedding is steady and consistent.
| Feature | Puppy | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Coat texture | Slightly softer; adult coat density develops with maturity | Short, flat, dense, hard with fine gloss |
| Grooming priority | Build bathing and handling tolerance from puppyhood | Weekly brushing; regular bathing; white coat brightness |
| Key focus | Early handling of ears, feet, and nails | White coat cleanliness; managing moderate shedding |
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Brushing | Weekly |
| Bath | Every 4–6 weeks |
| Feet tidy | Every 4–6 weeks |
| Nail trim | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Ear check | Weekly |
Simple coat, striking dog. Cindra’s Cleansing Shampoo keeps the Smooth Fox Terrier’s white coat bright and show-ready, while Super Coat at 90/10 adds that finishing gloss. Made in the USA since 1982.
Used the texturizing shampoo on my Border Collie puppy and I loved it! Rinses nicely, smells okay, coat feels really nice after drying. Other shampoos over-soften which isn't correct for the breed. The texturizing shampoo is just right!
really nice product for my gsd!
love this sprayer and it's pretty to look at!
Washed a dirty puppy and the cleansing shampoo got him *literally* squeaky clean. First time using a cleansing shampoo and I was impressed. I'm not a fan of the scent, but I cant argue with the results.
