Breeders of Champion Smooth Fox Terriers

                                                                                                                                                                                                              photo by OtisAndLucy

At Bellewoods, we are proud of the fact that our dogs are not only great Fox Terriers, but they are also members of our family.  We raise our pups 'under foot', meaning they are around us as much as possible, and they learn how to live in a household setting.  They play with each other and the young ones learn what is expected of them from us, and from the older dogs.  Mary Lynn is also able to take the dogs to work, where they experience other dogs, people, and surroundings.  They are also great travelers.  Every fall we head to Pennsylvania for the largest all terrier dog show in the world, and our newest prospects fly with us under the seat in an airline approved 'sherpa' bag.  Our fox terriers are very adaptable and versatile companions.

We strive to get 'Canine Good Citizen' titles on all of our dogs.  This is a certification program offered by the American Kennel Club that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.

Fox Terriers were originally bred for use as hunting dogs.  They were very helpful on the farm in eliminating mice, rats and other vermin.  They were also used in fox hunts where they would follow the fox down the hole and corner it.  Their barking would alert the hunter where to dig to get at the fox.  Their hunting instincts are still very much alive today.  As there are retriever trials for retrievers, there are terrier hunting tests for terriers.  Terrier hunting test are known as 'Earthdog' tests and are offerred by the American Kennel Club.  We also participate in these events, and our dogs have titles in earthdog.  In fact, our 'Freeway' was the first male Smooth Fox Terrier in California to achieve the Master Earthdog title.

Obedience and Agility are other areas that we have enjoyed participating in, and where our dogs have a lot of fun.   We know of other fox terriers who are great Therapy Dogs, and Search and Rescue Dogs too.

When we go to dog shows, we go to have fun.  We breed to produce better Fox Terriers.  We breed to produce our next show dog, not money.  We are involved in the dog show world for the love of the breed.