Wire Fox Terrier Information
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The ancestor of the Wire is thought to be the old rough-coated black-and-tan working terrier of Wales, Derbyshire, and Durham. The important ancestors of the Smooth Fox Terrier are believed to include the smooth coated black and tan terrier, the Bull Terrier, the Greyhound, and the Beagle.
Smooth Fox Terriers preceded the Wires in the show ring by over 15 years. They were at first classified with sporting dogs, due to their keen noses, great eyesight, and stamina in driving foxes from their hole.
Early on, breeders liberally crossed Wire Fox Terriers with Smooth Fox Terriers to give the Wire Fox Terrier a predominately white pigmentation, a cleaner cut head, and a more classical outline. Interbreeding of these dogs has been discontinued for many years now.
The coat should appear to be broken, the hairs having a tendency to twist and are of dense, wiry texture. The hairs grow so closely and strongly together that when it is parted with your fingers, the skin cannot be seen. White should be the predominate color.
Wire Fox Terriers are very low to non shedding. Their coats do require grooming on a regular basis, at least every 6-8 weeks. In between full groomings, they should have their coats brushed and combed in order to prevent matting. Pay special attention to their legs, chest and beard while combing. Also be aware that since they have hair that continually grows, you will need to make sure that their rear end stays clear of hair at all times so that it does not get matted up with feces.
Males should not exceed 15 and a half inches. Females should be a tad smaller, and they should weigh about 18 pounds.
Wire Fox Terriers are typically very easy to housebreak and learn new tasks and tricks very well. Some can be aggressive with other animals, especially cats and pet rodents. If raised with these other animals you will most likely not encounter many problems, however bringing in a cat or rodent pet once your Fox Terrier has matured may lead to many chases and fights.
Never allow your Fox Terrier to be off leash in an area that is not fenced. Terriers tend to roam, and will take off if they spot a squirrel or rabit and will usually not obey your calls for them to return. Many can be very stubborn when it comes to "what they want to do" and what you ask of them in these situations.
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