Name Wire Fox Terrier
Other names Foxie, Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier
Origin United Kingdom
Breed Group Terrier (AKC:1885)(UKC)
Size medium
Type Purebred
Life span 12-14 years
Temperament AlertBoldFearlessFriendlyKeenQuickIntelligent
Height Male: 14 - 16 inches (36 - 41 cm)Female: 13 - 15 inches (33 - 38 cm)
Weight Male: 15 - 20 pounds (7-9 kg)Female: 13 - 18 pounds (6 - 8 kg)
Colors WhiteWhite & BlackWhite & TanWhite Black & TanWhite Tan & Black
Litter Size 4-6 puppies

The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It is a fox terrier, and although it bears a resemblance to the smooth fox terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately.

Breed Characteristics ( points out of 5 )
Adaptability 5
Apartment Friendly 3
Barking Tendencies 5
Cat Friendly 1
Child Friendly- This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.
Dog Friendly 2
Exercise Needs 5
Health Issues - Epilepsy is highly suspected to have a genetic component in this breed. Some minor concerns are post nasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome and shoulder dislocation. Prone to mast cell tumors.
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Intelligence 3
Playfulness 5
Stranger Friendly 3
Trainability- Training won't require too much attention and effort, though it won't be easier than other breeds. Expect results to come gradually.
Watchdog Ability 3