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Wirehaired Fox Terrier Puppies for Sale
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
(Wire Fox Terrier) (Fox
Terrier Wire Coat) (Wire)
Defa a 4 year old Wirehair Fox Terrier with Molly a Wirehaired Fox Terrier
puppy at 4 months old
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Pronunciation |
Wirehaired
Fox Terrier |
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Description |
The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is dressed
in a wiry white coat with black or brown markings. The breed has a flat,
tapering, narrow skull, and ears that fold forward making "V" shaped
flaps. The tail is normally docked to 1/4 its length and stands on top of the
dog rather than hanging out behind. The Fox Terrier is blessed with many weapons
of attack such as strong jaws, well-developed teeth, eagerness, physical
strength, and above all, courage. It is a well-built, elegant dog, concentrating
a lot of strength in a little space. The eyes are dark, small, deep-set and
extremely lively. The neck is thick and muscular. |
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Temperament |
The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is
a bold and energetic terrier. They are enthusiastically playful especially with
children. Affectionate with the family. Cheerful and brave. This lovable dynamo is great at learning tricks.
Amazing stories are told of the animal's loyalty and devotion. This dog enjoys
being part of the family, and will become destructive without enough exercise and
leadership. Because of their strong hunting instincts, the Fox Terrier will also hunt and possibly kill
other none K-9 animals, such as birds, if given the chance. Keep this breed
properly leashed or in a completely enclosed area, because the Fox Terrier likes
to go off and explore. If the Fox Terrier is properly socialized and introduced
they can get along just fine with other dogs. It is paramount, you are this dogs 100%, firm, consistent, pack leader. If the dog has meek owners, and they allow this terrier to take over the home, developing Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader, the dog will develop varying degrees of behavior issues. The issues include, but are not limited to, dominance challenges, guarding objects,
places and their own food from the owner, excessive barking, jealousy, separation anxiety, dog aggressive, willfulness, growling, snapping, biting, untrustworthy with kids and sometimes adults. They may become ready to charge at all times, scrappy and impulsive, as they attempt to defend THEIR top position in the alpha order. These are not Fox Terrier traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is treated by the people around him. These behaviors can be corrected as soon as the dog's instincts are met. Stable, firm, consistent rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk.
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 14-16 inches (36-41
cm.) Bitches 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg.) Bitches 13-18
pounds (6-8 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Epilepsy is highly suspected to have a
genetic component in this breed. Deafness may be a problem in predominantly
white dogs. Some minor concerns are post nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis,
cataracts, Legg-Perthes, and shoulder dislocation. Also prone to skin problems. |
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Living Conditions |
The Fox Terrier will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very active indoors and will
do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
Wirehaired Fox
Terriers need a daily walk.
If you have a fenced in yard, play can take care of a lot of their exercise
needs, however, as with all breeds, it will not fulfill their primal instinct to
walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display
behavior problems. If it is possible, they would love to run free in a safe area. Keep this
dog on a leash if there are small animals around. The urge for these dogs to
hunt is strong and they are likely to take off after cats and small dogs. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years. |
Grooming |
If your Wirehaired Fox Terrier will be
a pet, you can get away with brushing it with a firm bristle brush and bathing
only when necessary. To keep the coat looking its best, it must be stripped
several times a year and more frequently for show dogs. There is a complex
show-grooming routine. Professional groomers have quite a bag of tricks to keep
the Wire looking its best for the show ring. The Wire shed little to no hair and
are good for allergy sufferers. |
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Origin |
In developing the Terriers, we know
today breeders crossed ancient Dachshunds, the English Hound, and later the
Foxhound and Beagle. One of the oldest Terriers, the Fox Terrier was
used in the 18th century to hunt foxes in England. Its job was to harass
fox out of its hole. The dog would snap and growl and lunge at the hiding fox
until it bolted. They were also very useful ratters. The Wire was bred for use
in rough country, its coat being less vulnerable to damage than that of the Smooth
Fox Terrier. Today, the Fox Terrier is primarily a companion dog. The
Wirehaired and Smooth Fox Terriers are
sometimes regarded as the same breed, although it has been separated in the
United States since 1984. Some of the Fox Terrier's talents include: hunting,
tracking, watch, agility and performing tricks. |
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Terrier, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Fox Terrier Posters and Prints!
Asta and Ruppert, two happy Wire Hair Fox Terriers. They are
directly related through their father who won best in breed at the 2003
Westminster Dog Show.
Photos Courtesy of Mickee's Place.
Molly a Wirehaired Fox Terrier puppy at 4 months old
Defa a 4 year old Wirehair Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier Pictures 1
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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