Fox Terrier (Wire)
Breed Information

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Wirehaired Fox Terriers have flat tapering skulls and wiry white coats. Wire Fox Terriers are compact dogs with v-shaped ears and thick muscular necks. This breed has powerful jaws.

The Wire Fox Terrier originated in England.

Wirehaired Fox Terrier dogs range from 14 to 16 inches (36-41 cm.), bitches from 13 to 15 inches (33-38 cm.)

Wirehaired Fox Terrier dogs range from 15 to 20 pounds (7-9 kg.), bitches from 13 to 18 pounds (6-8 kg.)

The Wire Fox Terrier's coat is predominantly white with black or brown splash marks.

Wire Fox Terriers shed little to no hair and are good for people with allergies. As a non-show dog, the Wirehaired Fox Terrier's coat should be groomed only when needed.

This energetic, fun loving dog is affectionate and playful. Wirehaired Fox Terriers are scrappy and impulsive and have been known to bite, so should be watched around children. Wire Fox Terriers are courageous and devoted and make excellent watchdogs, though they have been known to bark excessively. Wire Fox Terriers like to explore so should be kept in a safe enclosed area, and will sometimes even kill birds or small animals if given the chance.

Wire Fox Terriers are prone to epilepsy, post nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes, shoulder dislocation and skin problems. Deafness may be a problem in predominantly white dogs.

15 or more years

Wire Fox Terriers can get enough exercise running around inside by themselves. This breed loves to go for walks and be set free in safe enclosed spaces. Wirehaired Fox Terriers will chase smaller animals if given the chance.

The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is in the Terrier Group