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WIRE FOX TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Great Britain |
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Should not exceed 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
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About 18 lbs. (8 kg) |
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The Wire Fox Terrier has been around since at least the middle of the 18th century and was created by crossing the Smooth Fox Terrier with the Rough-Coated Black and Tan Terrier. Like the Smooth, the Wire was used as a hunting dog to locate foxes, kill vermin and hunt rabbits. Although still used as hunting dogs today, they are more commonly seen as companions.
He is friendly, devoted and affectionate with a very active personalty, always ready to play or go for a romp. He is also good with children and his alert nature makes him a good watchdog. Always full of energy, he does need plenty of exercise and does very well in such sports and activities as Agility and Flyball.
His coat is hard and wiry in texture and should be mostly white with black, tan or ginger markings.
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Health Issues:
The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed and does not suffer from many of the health problems found in other breeds. However, if you are considering the adoption of a Wire Fox Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC WIRE FOX TERRIER VIDEO
16 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming:
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Training Resources:
Early socialization is important for Wire Fox Terrier breed, especially with cats and any other pets. They can also be quite dominant over other dogs, so again socialization is important. They can be diggers and barkers, and should be trained early on not to do.
- Training — For information on training your Wire Fox Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs inlcudes information on various sports and activities, including Agility, Obedience, Flyball and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada are available here. (Note: For Fox Terrier specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
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Last Updated: 12 November 2008
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