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The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is a brave and bold terrier. It is cheerful, lovable, enthusiastic and playful, especially with children. Affectionate, very devoted and loyal with the family, it truly enjoys their company.
Wire Fox Terriers are healthy dogs generally, and responsible breeders screen their stock for health conditions such as eye disorders (cataracts, primary lens luxation, and glaucoma), luxating patellas, elbow and hip dysplasia, and a neurological condition known as “wobbler's gait".
A skeletal syndrome causing severe skeletal anomalies has been described in Wire Fox Terriers. The disorder causes multiple skeletal defects with the most common being severe patellar luxation and severe underbite. The mode of inheritance is autosomal recessive.
Fearless, Bold, Keen, Alert, Friendly, Quick
No special requirements
Wirehaired Fox Terriers need a daily walk or jog. 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 chasing a small animal.
Brush your wirehaired fox terrier's coat using a slicker brush or firm bristle brush at least once a week. Move the brush in the direction of hair growth using long, gentle strokes. If using a bristle brush, select one that has short, closely spaced bristles.
The wire fox terrier was developed in England by fox hunting enthusiasts and is believed to be descended from a now-extinct rough-coated, black-and-tan working terrier of Wales, Derbyshire, and Durham.
Average Dog Size
15-17
Average Dog Weight
16-20
Average Bitch Size
13-16
Average Bitch Weight
14-18
Average Life Expectancy
13-14