Dr. John F. Davidson, Toy Fox Terriers
Dr. John F. Davidson
13400 N Lakewood Dr
Dunlap IL 61525
(309) 243-7506
johnfd@hotmail.com
www.angelfire.com/il/toyfoxterrier
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Breeder Spotlight
How long have you been involved in your breed?
List three words you feel best describe your breed.
The title of my book says it all: Wired For Action.
In your opinion, what physical characteristic defines your breed the most?
A correct head that stamps the dog as a TFT and not a Chihuahua.
In your opinion, which behavioral characteristic defines your breed the most?
Lively, interested, aware,"on".
What is the largest false impression your breed gives?
That it is just another yappy, little toy dog. TFTs are so much more than that picture.
What should breeders be most concerned about today?
Is your standard sufficient? If you do not feel it is sufficient, briefly list changes you would like to see made.
I do not feel there is anything so over-whelmingly wrong to need change. Although I do feel it is time to recognize chocolates.
What counsel would you like to give to newcomers?
Buy the best. Go slow. Be careful of keeping too many dogs, lest you burn out. Get a mentor.
What is the single most charming attribute of your breed?
Its feisty nature, and I want to see evidence of that in the ring.
Do you prefer your breed judged moving or standing?
I often tell exhibitors that I am not judging statues. The truest test of soundness is movement.
What is the most common judging mistake in your breed?
An over-emphasis on color and cuteness. Cuteness does not necessarily mean correct. Also, too many Champions finishing under the age of one. Not enough credit to mature specimens.
What quality lends itself particularly well to the show ring?
A good TFT will show itself despite the handler.
Who would you like to see judge your National Specialty?
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11/02/2009: November 2009 Employee of the Month Andrew Johnson Customer Service Representative Andrew has worked at UKC a little over three years, since August of 2006. He is currently working full time and attending college, his goal being a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He graduated from Portage (Michigan) Northern High School in 2005, and is... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
The Gem City Dog Obedience Club of Dayton, Ohio is hosting their first set of Conformation shows November 7 and 8 at the Gem City Training Building (More Information).
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UKC's third most widely registered breed is the Bluetick Coonhound. It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally descended from the quick foxhounds of England with some introduction of the blood of various French hounds which were used for hunting big game. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette. Blueticks were originally registered with UKC as English. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a separate breed. |
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