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Meeko is a pudgy Fox Terrier, about six years old. Knowing she was dying of cancer and only had a few more months to live, her owner had contacted Judy and asked her to find a home for her baby when the time was rigt. Sadly, she died just three days later. So Meeko is looking for a home where she will be loved and cared for.
Now, Meeko is a teeny bit over weight. Ok, I admit it, she's alot over weight. The vet says she needs to lose about 3 pounds. Uh huh, that's 30% of her current weight. Now, when my husband came home and saw Meeko, he said, "Good Grief! With that tiny head and big body, she looks like a tick!" Judy started laughing so hard I thought she'd fall off her chair!!!
Meeko is a really sweet girl. She is very easy-going, jumps up to go out every time I offer, settles right down when it's time, hangs out in the kitchen waaaaay too much..... You have got to watch this video of her playing with my dog Ralph. Keep in mind that Ralph is an 18 month, 50 pound bassett/lab mix. I am amazed at how Meeko will play with him. You kinda assume that a lass toting around this much weight isn't into fun and games! I think that at this rate she'll be a slim and trim thing in no time at all! We have her on the green bean diet to help her lose weight.
Meeko is very gentle, very affectionate. She did just fine with the three year old who was visiting us but if adopted by a family with small children, they must make sure that she is treated with respect ~ she is so small!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Toy Fox Terrier was developed in the USA in the 1930's. It is directly descended from the Smooth Fox Terrier, whose standard dates from 1876. It was miniaturized in the United States through careful breeding. Crosses with English Toy Terriers, Chihuahuas, and Italian Greyhounds have refined its features, and calmed its disposition. Its first use was hunting rats.
The Toy Fox Terrier may be physically small, but this is a robust little terrier that retains all the passion of its Fox Terrier ancestors. This breed thinks he is big! The breed is tough and bright, but stubborn. Curious and active, the Toy Fox Terrier keeps its young spirit throughout its life. They are intelligent, loving, sensitive and pleasant. It is very alert, inquisitive and quick. This is a companion dog that has not forgotten its ancient terrier instincts, and will therefore fight mice and small animals. This athletic little dog loves the hunt. Affectionate and very loyal. This breed is an exceptionally intelligent, trainable dog. Some have been trained to assist handicapped people around the home. It has proven to be an excellent hearing dog for the deaf. It can be trained to take its human companion to the sources of sounds, such as the telephone. The Toy Fox Terrier I met was not a yapper. His owner said he only barked when necessary. He was friendly with children, but I would not recommended him as a small child companion due to its tiny, fragile size. This happy dog is sure to bring smiles to the faces of nearly all who meet it, due to its energetic and forever youthful antics. It has a life expectancy of 13-15 years.