Country of Origin: The Wire Fox Terrier originated in England.

Height: males 14-16 inches (36-41 cm.) females 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)

Weight: males 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg.) females 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg.)

Description: Wire Fox Terriers have flat tapering skulls and wiry white coats. Wire Fox Terriers are compact dogs with v-shaped ears and thick muscular necks. This breed has powerful jaws. The Wire Fox Terrier is in the Terrier group.

Colors: The Wire Fox Terrier's coat is predominantly white with black or brown splash marks.

Coat: Wire Fox Terriers shed little to no hair and are good for people with

Temperament: This energetic fun loving dog is affectionate and playful. Wire Fox Terriers are scrappy and impulsive and have been known to bite, so should be watched around children. Wire Fox Terriers are courageous and devoted and make excellent watchdogs, though have been known to bark excessively. Wire Fox Terriers like to explore so should be kept in a safe enclosed area, and will sometimes even kill birds or small animals if given the chance.

Health Concerns: Wire Fox Terriers are prone to epilepsy, postnasal drip, lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, Legg-Perthes, shoulder dislocation and skin problems. Deafness may be a problem in predominantly white dogs.

Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Wire Fox Terrier is 15 or more years.

Living Environment: Wire Fox Terriers can get enough exercise running around inside by themselves. This breed loves to go for walks and be set free in safe enclosed spaces. Wire Fox Terriers will chase smaller animals if given the chance.