Country of Origin: England
Height: 15.5 inches or less
Weight: 18 pounds or less
Coat: Double coat with very wiry, hard, dense outercoat and soft, dense undercoat
Colors: Predominantly white with black, black and tan, or tan markings Registries (with Group): AKC (Terrier); UKC (Terrier)
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
An old English breed, the Fox Terrier dog in the 18th century that requires the Foxhunters, used energetic, fearful dog that will compact the soil after mine. Hunters will take a dog riding in a bag or box while following the dog chase ; when the fox took cover, hunters will set out to beat terrier. The Fox Terrier is bred to be a quick thinker, relying on their instincts rather than orders owners. History has determined that it should be mostly white, no red allowed in layers, so it can be easily distinguished in a fox hunting scene. There are two types of Fox Terrier, distinguished by layers : Cables - smooth. Although the coating is the only major difference between them today, the authorities believe that the origins may be very different from smooth and wire. Fine pedigree are believed to include England terrier black and tan smooth coat, Bull Terrier, and even Greyhound and Beagle. Believed to come from black and tan terrier wire rough -coated Wales.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
Outgoing, energetic and confident, Wire Fox Terrier is a wonderful pet, sturdy for an active family. Although safe and friendly with strangers, he has a tendency to be protective of their owners. With proper socialization gets along with other dogs, but should not be smaller pets unattended around I could see as prey, such as birds, hamsters or rabbits. He was friendly and not very suitable to be left alone for a long time. It tends to be vocal and may bark a lot.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise : Wire Fox Terrier requires daily exercise and an opportunity to explore and make sure all good in the neighborhood, where he will work hard in the sights and smells around.
Preparation : rough, thin coat requires professional race by someone who understands what must be the most similar. A wire is and demolition by hand - professional stripped several times a year just occasional brushing is required. Nonshedding practical coat wire.
Life span : 12-15 years.
Training : The Wire fighter can be a handful to train, but never boring. Positive method, based reward will help focus your attention. He is a smart dog and I would get bored quickly, and he's also easily distracted. Housetraining can take some time to learn.
