Wire Fox Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier. The Wire Fox Terrier has also been used for ratting on occasion and has done exceptionally well. They are known for their speed endurance and power.

The Wire Fox Terrier 16 to 18 pounds of coiled energy is a sturdy symmetrical short-backed hunter with fire and intelligence shining in its dark round eyes. The Wire Fox Terrier has a shoulder height of 33-41 cm 13-16 in and weighs 7-8 kg 15-19 lbs. Both of these breeds originated in the 19th century from a handful of dogs who are descended from earlier varieties of British terriers and are related to other modern white terrier breeds.

The first standard for the Smooth Fox Terrier was established in 1876 separating it from the wirehaired dogs.

The Wire Fox Terrier has small round dark eyes and highly set V-shaped ears which fold forward. The Wirehaired Fox Terrier was bred by crossing in the rough coated black and tan terrier for use in rough country its coat being less vulnerable to damage than that of the Smooth Fox Terrier. Wire Fox Terriers have muscular well-proportioned bodies with a.