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Fox Terrier - Wire
Small Breed
The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of terrier that is easy to train and very intelligent; their drive to please their families has made them popular additions to the home for many.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
7-9 kg/ 5-19lbs (standards may vary)
Height
39 cm/ 16in (standards may vary)
Coat
Dense, wiry texture. Longer hair on the shoulders and withers with the back and quarters hair harsher than the side, and with longer hair on the jaw.
Markings
White with black, black and tan, or tan markings.
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 yrs
Unlike many terriers they are fantastic companions for children; they are patient, protective and have a love of playing. They form a strong bond with their family and make great companions.
Temperament
A lovable alert dog that is happy with all people but loyal to very few; whilst not as obedient as other breeds they do respond to firm, consistent training. Intelligent dogs that cannot hide their natural instinct to hunt and will often go after rabbits or foxes if they are spotted, even sometimes after the occasional cat. In a home situation they are very playful and would happily play all day, making use of their abundance of energy.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Wire Fox Terrier is a distinguished-looking dog that can be spotted by its unique, wiry coat. They are very effective as a guardian, despite their small stature.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and is good with older children
- Easy to train with a high level of intelligence
- Performs well as a guardian and watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Very light shedding
- Relatively inactive indoors
- Grooming required, with some stripping and trimming needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient exercise and mental stimulation
- On tip-toe of expectation at slightest provocation with other dogs
- Can be prone to epilepsy, skin problems, post nasal drip, cataracts and shoulder dislocation