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Wire Fox Terrier dog breed
 | The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many
terrier breeds. It is an instantly recognizable fox terrier breed. Although it
bears a resemblance to the Smooth
Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately. |
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Fox Terrier in the snow
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| Alternative names |
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Fox Terrier - Wire-Haired Fox Terrier - Wire Fox Terrier |
| Common nickname |
| Foxie |
| Country of origin |
| England |
| Classification and breed standards |
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Information about
Wire Fox Terrier dog breed
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Appearance
This is a sturdy, balanced dog weighing up to 21 pounds. Its rough, broken coat
is distinctive. The coat colour is usually predominantly white; brindle or liver
markings are a disqualification. It is not unusual for coats to be roan in
colour however.
History
The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier was developed in England by fox hunting enthusiasts
and is believed descended from a now-extinct rough-coated, black-and-tan working
terrier of Wales, Derbyshire, and Durham.
Although it is said Queen Victoria owned one, the Wire-Haired Fox Terrier was
not popular as a family pet until the 1930s, when The Thin Man series of feature
films was created. Asta, the canine member of the Charles family, was a
Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, and the popularity of the breed soared. Milou (Snowy)
from The Adventures of Tintin comic strip is also a wire-haired Fox Terrier.
In the late 20th century, the popularity of the breed declined again, most
likely due to changing living conditions in the Western world and the difficulty
of keeping hunting terriers in cities due to their strong instincts. Among the
less desirable traits of all fox terriers are their energy, digging, stalking
and chasing of other animals, and yelping bark.
This notwithstanding, the Wire Fox Terrier has the distinction of having
received more Best in Show titles at major conformation shows than any other
breed. Wire-Haired Fox Terriers kept as pets show the loyalty, intelligence, and
breeding befitting such a storied breed.
Wire Fox Terriers - puppies
Famous Wire-haired Fox Terriers
Plush dolls of Milou(Snowy) from "The Adventures of Tintin"Asta, from "The Thin
Man"
Bunny, from "Hudson Hawk"
George, from "Bringing Up Baby"
Milou (Snowy), companion of Tintin
Mr.Smith, from "The Awful Truth"
Polly, a white rough terrier companion to Charles Darwin
Skippy, from "Topper Takes A Trip"
Willy, from "Ask the Dust"
Wuffles, the Patrician's dog in the Discworld Series
See also
Fox Terrier, for additional
details on history, genetics, coat color, and so on.
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