Small Terrier Group

Wire Fox Terrier

Also called Fox Terrier, Wire Hair Fox Terrier and Wirehaired Terrier

Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Barks a lot

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.

Weight: 15–20 lb (7–9 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 14–15 in (35–39 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Wire
Origin: England, United Kingdom (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks often
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Energetic Independent Intelligent Playful

Coat colours

White, white & tan and white, black & tan

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	18–20 lb (8–9 kg)	15–18 lb (7–8 kg)
Height	15 in (37–39 cm)	14–15 in (35–37 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)