Toy Fox Terrier Diet

Question
Hello,
I have a 6 year old male Toy Fox Terrier. We are having a big dispute in the household regarding what we should be feeding him. Currently, he is eating only dry food (which is left out for him 24/7), he receives treats every day that are mainly natural, and we occasionally feed him human food (such as white meats, baked salmon, and some cheeses). We have been told by several vets that it's bad to give your dog any type of human food, however, we have also been told by other vets that it is okay. So, we are not quite sure anymore what is good and what is bad for him. I was told that each breed has their own specific diet. I tried researching the diet of a toy fox terrier but didn't really find anything useful. Do you possibly know of a healthy "specific" diet for a toy fox terrier?

Also, my dog has not been neutered. Over the years he became more angry (even with his owners). Is his anger related to the fact that he isn't neutered? Would it be a good idea to get him neutered at this age (6)? I've asked a couple of vets, but I honestly felt as if they told me he should get neutered because of the money considering the fact that they instantly brought up the cost of the procedure :-/

Thanks for the help. I look forward to hear from you!
-Deanna


Answer
I think much of the breed specific diet talk comes from those wanting to squeeze out a few more dollars from anybody they can.  Certainly the assistance dog schools that know more about dogs than anybody don't feed them.

Chances are, whatever you are feeding is as good as anything.  For all the hype, there isn't anything showing one dog food is better than another.  There is plenty of proof too much is a problem.  Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You
should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is different.
Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog must have its
food and exercise adjusted to its individual needs. Here is a link to a good
illustrated guide, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx

The vets may vary on human food because a little won't hurt, but very much leads to overweight or an unbalanced diet.  None is easier to explain than ''only a little''.  

Neutering should help with the anger and reduces chances of some cancers.  It is no cure all.  The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat. Start at http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/ For more on being top dog, see http://www.dogbreedinfo.com./topdogrules.htm