Dog breed · Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
A high-octane show and working terrier with endless enthusiasm; needs an owner who enjoys training and activity.
Small12–14 yearsEnglandNeeds more space
Representative breed photography. Appearance varies within every breed.
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Terrier
- Origin
- England
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 7–9 kg
- Height
- 35–39 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Dense, wiry white coat with tan or black markings
- Temperament
- BoldEnergeticComicalTenacious
History
Bred in 19th-century England to bolt foxes for the hunt; later became one of the most successful show breeds.
Appearance
Square, athletic terrier with a folded ear, dense wire coat and alert, keen expression.
Exercise and activity
90 minutes or more daily with training and games; bored fox terriers invent their own entertainment.
Care and grooming
Hand-stripping every few months or regular clipping; beard and leg furnishings need weekly attention.
Health considerations
- Generally healthy
- Patellar luxation
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
- Deafness (occasional)