wire Fox Terrier , wire Fox Terriers
Description: The
Fox Terrier is a gay, lively, active dog. Identical to the Smooth Fox Terrier
except for his coat. He is affectionate and trainable making the ideal child's
companion. Never refusing to play he does everything will full force such as
scrambling over furniture to reach a ball. Eager to please and clean in his
household habits he makes a delightful companion for active people.
Height:
15.5 inches
Weight: 16 - 18 lbs.
Colors: White
with
tan or black markings. White should be predominate.
Coat: Dense
and very wiry.
Temperament:
Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy, affectionate
With Children: Yes, gets along well with
children and is always ready to play.
With Pets: Small pets such as cats may be
fair game and he may try to dominate other dogs.
Special Skills: Vermin
hunter and family pet.
Watch-dog:
Very High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Regular
brushing with a natural bristle brush or glove and comb. He requires stripping
to remove his old dead coat twice yearly. Teeth and nails need regular
attention. Bathe only when necessary. Exercise should consist of on-leash walks
and off-leash play in a yard.
Training: Responds well to a firm
hand with love and plenty of exercise. Can be stubborn at times so remain
consistent in your training.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium,
Problem Solving - Very High
Activity: Indoors
- Very High, Outdoors - Very High
Living Environment: Apartment is adequate if
given sufficient exercise but ideal is a home with a fenced backyard as he is an
active terrier. Do not leave alone in the yard as he may bark and try to dig his
way out. To own a Wire Fox Terrier you need to be a confident leader who prefers
an active, feisty breed, not a couch potato.
Health Issues:
Skin allergies, genetic eye diseases.
Life Span: 12
- 14 Years
Litter Size: 3 - 6
Country of Origin: England
History: He first became noticed
as a breed in the 1860's. He was originally bred to hunt vermin. His descendants
are other terriers from the English counties of Cheshire and Shropshire with
maybe some Beagle blood. Wires resulted from the breeding of a Smooth Fox
Terrier and an unknown female with wire-hair. Both the Smooth and the Wire share
the same conformation and were recognized as the same breed until 1984 when the
AKC approved separate standards.
First Registered
by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Terrier Group
Class: Terrier
Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
top links:
Wire
Fox Terrier
www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/wirefox.cfm
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