Terrier Breeds Airedale Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Smooth Fox Terrier Wire Fox Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Jack Russell Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier, (above is Ch. Travella Smart Design) arrived in the show ring some twenty years after the debut of his Smooth cousin but has outstripped him in popularity.  He is a real showman's dog as much of his appearance is down to presentation.  In the old, large and wealthy show kennels there were specialists known as terrier men who would spend their days stripping, chalking and trimming to work up the coat into absolute perfection; there still are professional handlers who care for terriers and produce an effect that you could never hope to copy with your pet.

In general conformation terms the breed standard is similar to the Smooth Fox Terrier, though he is, if anything, even more alert and on his toes.  But he is a cheerful dog who will join in the children's games and make a fun and lively family pet.

Click here to read the KC Breed Standard.

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Wire Fox Terrier Breeders

• Scanwyre 
• Ghyllmoire 
• Nkunde 
• Saredon 

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Wire Fox Terrier Breed Clubs

• Wire Fox  Terrier Association:  Hon Secretary: Beryl Kay - Tel 01842 754791 - Email
• Fox Terrier  Club of South Wales:  Hon  Secretary:  Mrs Wendy Philips - Tel 01663 775735 Email
• Fox Terrier  Club of Scotland: Hon  Secretary: Mrs Ann McGhie  - Tel. 01698 458736 
• Birmingham  and District Fox Terrier Club Hon  Secretary: Mrs Lee England - Tel. 01923 268140 or 01366 328826   Email 

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Wire Fox Terrier Breed Rescue and Rehoming

Contact a Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about terriers requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own dog, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

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If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.