smooth fox terrier

noun

: any of a breed of fox terriers having a dense smooth chiefly white coat

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First, if your dog’s hair is thin, short or smooth (think Chihuahua or smooth fox terrier), a coat or sweater is wise. Karen Asp, Good Housekeeping, 29 Dec. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smooth fox terrier was in 1929

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“Smooth fox terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooth%20fox%20terrier. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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