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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.
Wire Fox Terrier Breeders
Puppies and dog breeders have moved to our newly re-designed Puppyfinder website where we have full page advertisements for puppies and the opportunity for breeders to have their own profile pages and blog. No designer breeds or puppy farmers, just breeders who care about their dogs as much as you do.
Ethical breeders are invited to register their kennel on Puppyfinder for just £10pa. This allows you to list litters, litters planned and stud dogs
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
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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