Smooth Foxie Doxie

The Smooth Foxie Doxie is named after its parent breeds, the Dachshund and the Smooth Fox Terrier. The Dachshund is a German breed that originated in the 1500s from Spaniels, Terriers, French Basset Hounds, Pinschers, and Braques. They were specifically bred to hunt and flush badgers and other vermin. In the early 19th century, the Dachshund was found to be such a friendly and lovable dog that they began to be popular as a companion pet rather than hunting dog. In fact, they were so popular, that the court of Queen Victoria had a few of these dogs as pets. There are several types of Dachshunds, which include the Wirehaired, Longhaired, and original. There is also a miniature version of each. However, the one used in breeding the Smooth Foxie Doxie is the original with the smooth and short coat. The American Kennel Club recognized the Dachshund in 1885 and they are now the 13th most common breed of dog in the United States. The Smooth Fox Terrier was also bred for vermin hunting and flushing small game from their dens. This breed was developed in England in the 1800s from the Beagle, Greyhound, Bull Terrier, and the Smooth Coated Black and Tan Terrier. They were among the first to be involved in dog shows as a sporting breed and the Fox Terrier Club in America was formed in 1885, which is the same year that the breed was officially noticed by the American Kennel Club. However, this breed is not as popular as it once was, coming in at the 124th most well-liked breed of dog in the United States.