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Head and muzzle
of equal length Small, V-shaped,
Tail carried Very semierect ears
erect Tan markings slight stop
on face
Dark,
Wiry, tricolor circular eyes
coat with white
predominant
Black
nose

Black patch
Chest deep on back
but not
broad

Long,
powerful thighs

Round,
compact feet

WIRE FOX TERRIER

THIS CHEERFUL, FRIENDLY DOG IS GOOD WITH CHILDREN AND ENJOYS LONG WALKS AKC

Height range An energetic and sometimes vocal Russell Terrier (see p.196), the Toy Fox
Up to 15 in (Up to 39 cm)
companion, the Wire Fox Terrier from Terrier (see p.208), the Brazilian Terrier
Weight range England was originally kept to kill vermin, hunt (see p.209), and the Rat Terrier (see p.211).
Up to 18 lb (Up to 8 kg)
rabbit, and tackle foxes that had been run to
Life span 10 years ground. Its bold and fearless nature and love SMOOTH FOX TERRIER
Origin UK of digging make early socializing and training
essential to prevent snappiness and curb any Much rarer than its wirehaired cousin, the
tendency to dig. If this is done, the Wire Fox Smooth Fox Terrier’s shorter coat requires less
Terrier makes a wonderful family pet that grooming. This dog’s close-fitting coat clearly
shows its very distinctive wedge-shaped head.
Other colors loves to play and readily reciprocates any
affection it receives.
The Wire Fox Terrier’s coat needs regular
White grooming and “plucking” to remove any
shed hair and more extensive stripping three
May have tan or black markings.
or four times a year. The coat should never
be clipped because this does not remove
shed hair and may cause irritation, and also
leads to deterioration in coat texture and
color. The Wire Fox Terrier is ancestral to
several other dog breeds, including the
Parson Russell Terrier (see p.195), the Jack

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