Wire Fox Terrier Puppies

Wire Fox Terriers are lovable and make great companions for children. They are very intelligent and can easily be taught tricks, and love performing them for their owners. They are courageous for their size, and can sometimes compensate for their small stature. Their hunting instincts can take over, and they should be watched around other small animals.

Wire Fox Terriers typically have no major health issues, but could, on rare occasion, suffer from deafness, cataracts, legg-perthes disease, lens luxation, or hip dysplasia.

Wire Fox Terriers have a medium energy level and should get about 45 minutes of exercise per day. They love chasing a tennis ball and playing with their owners in a fenced-in yard. They are best suited to exercise that keeps them mentally and physically stimulated.

If you plan to show your dog, you'll need to hand-strip your Wire Fox Terrier's coat regularly. All Wire Fox Terriers, however, should be regularly brushed to reduce the risk of matting.

The Wire Fox Terrier doesn't really shed, contrary to their smooth-haired cousins.

They have a short and fine undercoat, with a thick, wiry top coat. Their fur is typically white with black and tan markings. Their coat is feathered on their legs and muzzle, and are most popular for the hair around their mouth that resembles a beard.

Fox Terriers were developed in the 18th century for fox hunting. They would dig into foxoles and chase them on open ground, so the hunter can dispatch them. The wire-haired variety was a consistent winner of dog shows in the early 20th century and grew in popularity as a movie star in the "Thin Man" movies.