Dog breeds :
Fox Terrier (Wirehair) / Wire Fox Terrier
Cindy v. Wasserturm, owner: Krzysztof Handke
General
Active and lively, bone and strength in small compass, never
cloddy or coarse. Conformation to show perfect balance, in particular this applies to the
relative proportions of skull and foreface, and similarly height at withers and length of
body from shoulder-point to buttocks appear approximately equal. Standing like a short
backed hunter covering a lot of ground.
Characteristics
The Wire Fox Terrier is friendly, alert, active, and lively without being
high-strung. Through his keen expression and alert bearing, ears up and tail
quivering, the Wire Fox Terrier gives the impression of a dog ready to go
anywhere and take on any task. The Wire Fox Terrier is bold but not
aggressive with people. They are affectionate with children but may be too
active for some. Although seldom used for hunting now, the Wire Fox Terrier
retains a strong prey drive and will dig tirelessly after any underground
vermin.
Temperament
Friendly, forthcoming and fearless.
History
When fox hunting became popular in England in the late 17th century,
hunters found the need for a dog that could go to ground and bolt the
quarry. Terriers, game and eager, were ideal for such a purpose but most of
the early terriers were dark in color and too low on leg to run with a pack of
foxhounds. Hunters began to develop a longer-legged terrier, predominantly
white in color so as not to be mistaken for a fox. Early fox terriers were
primarily smooth-coated, but the wire coat persisted. By the end of the 19th
century, smooth and wire-coated Fox Terriers were in great demand, both as
companions and show dogs. Although considered one breed for many years,
interbreeding of Smooth Fox Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers ceased in the early
1900s. Except for coat, however, the two breeds are essentially identical.
Origin
England
Utilization
Hunting.
Classification
Terriers
Size
Medium
Height
Dogs not exceeding 39 cms (15½ ins) at withers. Bitches slightly less
Weight
Dogs in show condition 8.25 kg (18 lbs); Bitches slightly less.
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