The
Wire Fox Terrier is a gay, lively, active dog. The Wire Fox Terriers are an
energetic, inquisitive, playful breed who love to run, chase and explore.
Identical to the Smooth Fox Terrier except for its coat, it is affectionate
and trainable making the ideal child's companion. Never refusing to play,
they do everything with full force such as scrambling over furniture to reach
a ball. They are very friendly and get along well with children. However,
a Wire Fox Terrier may try to dominate other dogs and will treat other small
pets in the same fashion it would a fox! This breed, being a terrier, loves
to dig and bark when they need to. They are alert and determined, ready to
be a great watchdog. The Wire Fox Terrier is affectionate, trustworthy and
eager. They remain an enthusiastic little dog with longer legs than
the average terrier. They have mostly white bodies of short and leanly muscular
build. They often have spots of brown and black, especially on the face. Their
drop button ears and terrier build attract onlookers even outside the show
ring. This breed has a long face that is more slender than the Jack Russell
Terrier, which it resembles. The Wire Fox Terrier is one of the oldest of
the terrier breeds who were bred to dig down into burrow to flush out foxes
or catch small animals. Easy dogs to live with, they enjoy being a part of
the family. Wire Fox Terriers are eager to please and clean in their household
habits. They make delightful companions for active people.
