The Wire Fox Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 8–9 kg · Female 7–8 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 37–39 cm · Female 35–37 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- wire, medium
- Colors
- white, white & tan, white, black & tan
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier, Fox Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day