Henry is a very sweet, energetic Toy Fox Terrier mix. I love his ears ~ they want to stand up but then change their minds at the end! He was originally picked up off the streets by a lovely lady who contacted Judy. When Judy has him scanned, sure enough, there was a microchip! We contacted his owners, expecting cries of joy and relief. Instead, they said they didn't want him back because they were moving to Miami. I didn't know that you weren't allowed to take dogs to Miami, but what do I know.... Henry was subsequently adopted by a lovely couple. Unfortunately, when their baby was born a few months later, Henry was jealous. Rather than risk the baby, they wisely contacted us to find him another home. That shouldn't be a problem. He really is a doll!!!

So, anyway, sweet Henry is looking for a family. He really is a doll, not very big, quite slender, a gentle heart,.... Can you tell I like this dog? I really really do! And so will you!!!
The folks who adopted him and then had to bring him back provided us with this lovely detailed description of him:

"Henry is extremely energetic and loves to play with people and other dogs. He loved being with us and had separation anxiety when we left the house. We had to get another dog to keep him company. Without the other dog he would bark for hours if left alone. I spent hours and hours trying to desensitize him from getting upset when we left the house; it was pretty much unsuccessful until we got another dog. He got used to a crate but had a routine when we left the house to keep him from barking. We had to distract him with a treat as we were leaving the house and then immediately leave if we came back into the house and did not distract him with a treat again he would bark. Henry ABSOLUTELY needs to be with someone who will exercise him on a daily basis. We bought him a treadmill so that he could run. He loved it but without it he would be destructive and overwhelmingly full of energy. He would be great with older children but definitely not with younger children. He loves to jump on people and will need to be worked with concerning this. He is house trained for the most part but if you don't consistently let him out or when he gives signals like prancing around the room he will go in the house. Henry needs lots of attention so someone who is home a lot would be a good fit or a big family where he can have lots of activity. I would also suggest a home that has another dog. I think this is ideal for him. He is super loving and loves to be close to people. He loves to go for walks, runs and to the dog park. He loves to play tug of war, fetch and chew on bones(specifically nylabones and kong toys filled with peanut butter and milkbones) He is roughly 2 years and 2 months old. Activity level- EXTREMELY active indoor only good with people- very friendly and playful good for inexperienced owner- depends but I would say no unless someone is used to having a very active dog good with dogs- extremely good with dogs good with children- older only Missing Henry..... Jen "

5/21 Foster Update:
We've had Henry for a week and have had a lot of fun with him. He loves to play, go for walks, get his nightly snack with our other two dogs, and chase our cat...trying to get him to play. Henry has a lot of energy and loves attention. He likes to know where everyone is at in the house and be near people. If no attention is being given to him, he likes to lay down next to you or on his dog bed in the living room. While we eat dinner, we put Henry in the crate so he doesn't hang around the table while we eat. He seems to be okay with this, and does not beg for attention while we eat. He needs a lot of time to run and play outside. We try to take him on walks and/or runs daily. My mom takes him in the car when she picks me up from school. He seems to enjoy car rides. At night as well as when we leave the house he is crated and does wonderful. He is completely house and crate trained. We've noticed that he likes to run out the front door whenever he gets the chance, so as long

06/28 Foster Update:
We continue to enjoy fostering Henry. He is such a smart dog and learns fairly quickly. We started having him sit at the door and stay before we open it to avoid his sneaky escapes and as soon as the door shuts, he breaks for the window to see where we've gone. He's pretty much mastered the commands "fetch" and "give." We no longer crate him at dinner because he now goes and lays down away from the table when told to do so. He still loves his daily walks/runs. Henry is always looking for someone to play with, and when our cat comes out of the bedroom Henry tends to chase him, trying to get him to play. Our cat doesn't particularly care, however we are still trying to break this habit. He does go outside by himself, however he always enjoys extra company and enjoys himself more if someone is out there to run around the yard with him. His favorite game of all is tug of war and he enjoys playing with people as well as other dogs.

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.