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