Wire Fox Terrier Dog Breed Information Guide
Learn about the Wire Fox Terrier dog. Decide if a Wire Fox Terrier puppy is the right choice for your family. Find a quality Wire Fox Terrier puppy for sale from a responsible Wire Fox Terrier breeder. Find information about training your Wire Fox Terrier dog or puppy. Also includes books on the Wire Fox Terrier dog breed, Wire Fox Terrier picture calendars and Wire Fox Terrier training reference guides.
Wire Fox Terrier: A Complete and Reliable
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The
Wire Fox Terrier was created by breeding the smooth variety with the
rough-coated Black and Tan Terrier. Though the Wire is the more recent of
the two, paintings of the dogs confirm that both coat varieties have been
around since the middle of the 18th century. The two were classified as
separate breeds until 1878. After the first breed standard was penned, both
coat types were given separate terrier classification. Like the Smooth, the
Wire was used as a hunt terrier whose job was to rout out the fox. The Wire
attracted attention on the North American continent when the little dog
'Asta' appeared in The Thin Man movies. Pep and personality are two
key words in describing the Wire Fox Terrier. Always ready for play, the
breed is a good child's pet. With its alert nature, it makes a fine
watchdog. Active and playful, the Wire Fox Terrier is always ready to
romp. He needs daily outdoor exercise. Like the Smooth Fox Terrier, a
well-balanced dog should not exceed 15.5 in (39 cm) at the withers and
should weigh about 18 lb (8 kg). The coat should be hard and wiry in
texture. The Wire's coat should be predominantly white with black, tan or
ginger markings. For pet Wires, clippers may be used to keep the
tailored look. For showing, hand-plucking is the only way correct coat
texture can be maintained. Once the pattern has been set, weekly raking with
a stripping knife will keep it in condition.Wire Fox Terrier Dog Information
The Modern Wire Haired Fox Terrier: Its
History, Points & Training
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Wire Fox Terrier Dog and Puppy Central - Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the Wire Fox Terrier dog. Includes an exhaustive list of links to information about the breed.
- Wire Fox Terrier - The official UKC breed standard.
- Wire Fox Terrier Breed Standard - The official description of the breed as provided by the AKC.
- Wire Hair Fox Terrier - Everything you always wanted to know, but didn't know who to ask.
Wire Fox Terrier Puppy Breeders
Wire Fox Terriers 2007 Calendar
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Dog and Puppy Central's Wire Fox Terrier Dog Breeders Directory - Find a Wire Fox Terrier puppy for sale from this list of Wire Fox Terrier dog breeders. Includes dog and puppy photos and complete contact information for each breeder listed.
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Wire Fox Terrier Puppy Stork - Classified ads service offers current listings for Wire Fox Terrier puppies for sale.
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Pet Net USA's Directory of Dog Breeders - Find dog breeders listed by state offering healthy, home raised puppies for sale to approved buyers. Shipping available from most breeders listed.
Wire Fox Terrier Dog Training
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Behavior and Training - Free information about instinct, socializing, housetraining and problems such as digging, chewing, and jumping up.
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American Dog Trainers Network - Articles cover many areas including problem-solving, dog psychology and choosing a trainer.
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Dog Training Basics - Free articles covering issues such as puppy control, working with rescued dogs and teaching leadership and respect.