• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Wire Fox Terriers: These are small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt foxes and other small game that live underground such as rabbits, badgers and rats.
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  • Temperament: Lively, feisty, inquisitive, loyal and energetic but can require firm handling
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Wire Fox Terriers originated in Wales and was originally bred fox bolting and hunting. A fox bolting dog will accompany a pack of foxhounds and "bolt" after foxes
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 17 - 19 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Wire Fox Terriers and Nicknames: Loveable Rogue
  • Origin of the name 'Terrier': This originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth and the French name 'chien terrier' literally meaning 'dog of the earth'
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Wire Fox Terriers: The coat is normally hard, dense and wiry and comes in a range of colors including black, grizzle, tan and black & tan
• Fact 7 - Life of Wire Fox Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Wire Fox Terriers is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Wire Fox Terriers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Wire Fox Terriers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Wire Fox Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Lens Luxation in which the eye lens luxates, or pops out of place
• Fact 12 - Wire Fox Terriers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1888
• Fact 13 - Breeding Wire Fox Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Wire Fox Terriers

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