Dog Breed Profile: Wire Fox Terrier Puppies

Country of Origin: England
Bred for: Fox hunter
Group: Terrier
Color: Mostly white with patches of any other color except red, liver, blue or brindle
Life span: 13 to 16 years
Grooming Needs: Brush weekly and clip short, leaving beard and eyebrows long, or strip the coat (a technique in which the hair is pulled by hand or with a stipping knife to maintain coat color and texture)
Coat: Dense, wiry, close, and stiff and sometimes wavy by never curly, with a shorter undergrowth of fine, soft hair
Size: 15 1/2 inches, 18 pounds
Temperment: Alert, self-confident, active, and independent
Training: Moderate
Energy: High
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Yes with larger non-dominate breeds
Health Concerns: Epilespy, heart murmurs, loose knee joints, skin allergies, and eye problems such as cataracts

 

 

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