With diligent supervision, Wire Fox Terriers can be amusing, exciting, long-lived companion animals. Keeping one as a pet requires firm control to redirect these prey instincts and provide the dog with enough exercise and diversion. But these are actually normal behaviors for a breed designed to hunt not only foxes, but also badgers and boars, with no more fear of cows or buses than they have of small prey.

or taunting and then attacking other animals, including a household's cats and other dogs –and they are able to do serious damage. Often, Wire Fox Terriers are abandoned or surrendered for reasons that may include: running away instead of coming on a command chasing cars, bicycles, other dogs, etc. Bred to be independent thinkers, they are capable of tactical maneuvering for vermin and other sport. However, they should also be friendly, communicative, and playful if they receive the proper care and exercise. The dog should be alert, quick and ready to respond swiftly with enthusiasm. The Wire Fox Terrier is a companion animal that requires near-constant attention. It has a low threshold for boredom and requires stimulation, exercise and attention. Two of the Wire Fox Terrier's most distinctive traits are its energy and intelligence. Coat colour consists of a predominant white base with brown markings of the face and ears, and usually a black saddle or large splotch of colour there may be other black or brown markings on the body. It should not be more than 39 cm ( 15 + 1⁄ 2 in) at the withers.

The Wire Fox Terrier is a sturdy, balanced dog weighing 7.7 to 8.6 kg (17 to 19 lb) for males and 6.8 to 7.7 kg (15 to 17 lb) for females. It originates from England.Īppearance Coat colour has a predominant white base A wire fox terrier with tri-colour coat It is a fox terrier, and although it bears a resemblance to the Smooth Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately. The Wire Fox Terrier (also known as Wire Hair Fox Terrier or Wirehaired Terrier) is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds.

Small wire haired terrier