Wire Fox Terrier Breed Profile
The ancestors of the Wire Fox Terrier, according to the AKC, are the old, rough-coated, black-and-tan working terriers of Wales, Derbyshire and Durham. The Wire Fox Terrier is considered the most extreme and well-known member of the Terrier group, and the standard of the Fox Terrier seems to be used as a blueprint for some of the other Terrier standards, including that of the Lakeland, called a "dog of moderation" in comparison to the extreme build of the Fox Terrier. The old Fox Terrier looked like the Parson Russell Terrier, but as the Fox became successful at shows, his appearance came to be altered, and his build became more extreme, in comparison to the moderate and workmanlike appearance of the other Terriers. The Fox Terrier's main use was flushing the fox out of its den, and it still retains the quickness of response necessary for such work; when raised well, especially among other dogs, they are wonderful companions.
Wire Fox Terrier Distinguishing Characteristics
Elegant and extremely built dog. They have a relatively long head and neck and a short body with a high tail set. Very awake and alert, always on their toes and ready for action. Very responsive and fast in their reaction.
| AKC Group: Terrier |
FCI Group: Group 3- Section 1- Large & Medium Sized Terriers |
KC Group: Terrier |
| Country of Origin: Great Britain |
Patron Country: Great Britain |
Original Function: Hunting |
| Breed Variations: No Variations |
Body Type: Square Terrier |
Coat Type: Tight Wire |
| Other Coat Types: None |
Coat Color: Predominantly white with brown and black markings, sometimes white with only brown markings, so-called Ginger |
Relative Size: Small Medium |
| Male Height: 15.5" at most |
Male Weight: 18 lbs |
Female Height: Proportionately smaller than the male |
| Female Weight: 16 lbs |