Wire fox terrier is a breed of small, sturdy dogs. A wire fox terrier has a rough, wiry, white coat, usually with patches of black or tan, or both black and tan. Its head is long and narrow with small ears that fall forward in a V shape. Its tail is short and erect. Wire fox terriers weigh about 15 to 19 pounds (7 to 9 kilograms). The American Kennel Club recognized the wire fox terrier as a breed in 1985. Until then, wire fox terriers and smooth fox terriers were regarded as a single breed, called fox terriers.
The wire fox terrier was developed in northern England in the late 1800’s. It originally was used in fox hunting to drive the fox from its hiding place. Wire fox terriers have remarkable endurance, excellent eyesight, and a keen sense of smell. They are friendly and good-tempered and make good pets. They also are excellent watchdogs.
See also Terrier.
