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Wirehaired Fox Terrier
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General Description
(Wire Fox Terrier, Fox Terrier Wire Coat, Wire) The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is a unique looking breed. Its most distinctive feature is its long muzzle ending in a wiry beard. Like its beard, the rest of the breed’s coat is also wiry but is also quite thick. The breed comes in colors ranging from pure white to a mix of white and black or tan. At the top of their narrow heads, their small ears fold down halfway adding to its interesting look. Their tiny eyes are set deep in their heads and sparkle with the dog’s lively personality. Their heads extend into a long, muscular neck and a compact body. The dog’s front legs are straight and their tail is usually docked so it stands straight up.User added info
The Wire Fox Terrier is an allergy-free dog for pet owners with asthma.
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Character
The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is brave and devoted to its family. They can often be wary around strangers and do not always get along with other dogs. However, they are good family dogs who enjoy playing with children and being the center of attention. They are very energetic and mischievous which means they can sometimes become bored. The breed has a tendency to become diggers, particularly when bored, and to bark when they feel threatened. They are commonly possessive over toys and people which can cause them to bite. Because of their stubbornness, it is important they get some training and that their owner is firm.
Size
13-16 inches
Weight
13-20 pounds
General Health
The Wirehaired Fox Terrier is generally a healthy breed that can enjoy life for more than 15 years. One of the more severe genetic issues the breed faces is epilepsy. The Wirehaired Fox Terrier can also suffer from Cushing’s disease, Legg-Perthes disease, luxating patellas, and skin allergies. Additionally, as with some other breeds, the Wirehaired Fox Terriers have a risk for deafness which increases with the amount of white visible on the dog.*
Rarely Wirehaired Fox Terriers are known to have issues with their kidneys causing their kidneys to be half sized. Symptoms included random peeing in inappropriate places, when sitting on your lap or sleeping. If gone untreated, the breed will have extensive urinary issues and ultimately kidney failure This is a issue is becoming more numerous in this breed due to excessive breeding. Please contact your vet if your pet develops these symptoms.
History
Wirehaired Fox Terriers were bred in England exclusively for hunting fox not for companionship. Like other terrier breeds, these dogs were created by crossing Dachshunds, Beagles, and similar small hunting dogs. Although the breed is now mainly a companion animal, this was not the case until the1930s. The breed is probably best well-known for its appearances in late 1930’s movies, such The Awful Truth (1937) and Bringing Up Baby (1938). Prior to that, Charles Darwin kept a Wirehaired Fox Terrier as a pet.
Maintenance
Wirehaired Fox Terriers should get plenty of exercise otherwise they will become defiant and mischievous. The breed needs long walks or an enclosed yard to run in. They also need to be trained or have something to keep them busy. As with most dogs, it is important for the breed to get plenty of socialization as puppies to prevent potential problems later. Their coat does not require much maintenance, but they do need to be brushed two to three times a week. A few times a year, their coat needs to be shaped by a groomer.
Ideal Environment
The most vital requirement for owning a Wirehaired Fox Terrier is time for exercise. They are very active and enjoy long walks. They at least need a yard to run around in. Without enough exercise, the breed can become difficulty to live with and very destructive. Because it is intelligent, the breed should get training to keep its mind stimulated and to keep it out of trouble. Since they are active, it is best they not live with older people. However, they are good with children and families.
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will a Wirehaired terrier mix get along with a bishon?
My wire haired fox terrier loves my 23 lbs poodle and gets along fine with other dogs
I have read that Wirehaired Fox Terriers do not get along with other dogs. I have yet to find another dog that my Wirehair does not love. He is really good around older dogs and puppies.
My whft gets along swimmingly with other dogs and children too!
Well, I just adopted my first wirehaired fox terrier and I already had 6 cats(5 fosters and 1 my true pet), so far he is not the one with the problem. All he wants to do is play with them. The most of them do not feel the same way. Altough 2 of the 6 are warming up to him. You can never really tell with animals how they will react to each other, test them and give them time to ajust to one another.
My fox terrier is mixed with a beagle. Her father is a wired fox terrier and her mother is a beagle. How big do you think she will be? She looks like her father.
I have a wirehaired terrier ? she has blonde hair. I was told she was pureblood. I can't seem to find any info about just a wirehaired (no fox)terrier, or any pictures to see for myself. I believe she was bred for hunting badgers?
The common colors for wire haired fox terriers will be mainly white with black and tan markings, but a few are white with tan markings. If the color areas are not striped out they will fade to almost white. They are a old English breed that where bred for getting the fox out of it’s den, www. Akc.org. is a good link to get information.
Beleive it or not they have DNA tests for dogs. They are not that expensive. Ask your vet about it.
OUR 2 BOYS ARE TRICOLOURED AND WE SAW THEOR OLDER SISTER WHO AT SOME STAGE WAS GOING TO BE USED FOR BREEDING AND SHE WAS ALL OFFWHITE.
I have a WFT 3 yrs old with skin allergies. He has itchy reddish skin on his chest area and armpits. His face is itchy also.When I put his t shirt or sweater on him the allergy seems to stop.But he still needs weekly baths since the area gets oily and an odor. I am suspecting a fungal type issue. Any advise on what shampoos to use, or natural remedies?
My wirehaired has the same problem, the vet told me he is allergied to grass, and this problem is seasonal.
Change foods to IAMs or Natural Choice. Had the same problem. Problem all gone.
damping with witch hazel is a wonderful relief for them.must be pure with no additives.also pure aloe vera gel.
i hope you received my remedy of witch hazel and or aloe vera gel.it's very soothing for them and releives the itching and smell.
Our WHFT chews the pads of his feet in the spring, vet advised this may be an allergy to grass. This breed is known to have skin allergies. We treat him with Aloe vera and if it is real bad we use a half a benedryl as recommended by the vet.
Both our 12 year old boys have suffered with skin allergies since they were 2 years old the yet tried various medication and shampoos,they are on daily medication.Atopica and shampooing when needed at least once a week Episoothe,both only available from the Vet ,but what a difference to the dogs lives we had a period of 18 months when it fist started and the Vet found the right combvination that they could only go into the backyard for about 10 mins because there wss so much itching digging and nibbling after.Hope this will be of some help.I think a lot of it is because of small gene p[ool,we had come across 2 other dog owners whose dogs had been born in different parts of theU.K. Withallegies and their dad was the same stud dog.
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