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{ Fox Terrier (Wire) }
Biography//
KC Group: Terrier
Size: Medium
Good with children?: Yes
Exercise requirement: Moderate
Good guard dogs?: Would bark
Moulting level: Low
Grooming: Moderate
Jogging partner: Yes
A classic terrier, bred as its name suggests, to terrorise foxes by bolting down their holes and flushing them out so that the huntsmen could see their prey.
Character//
A keen breed that should be alert and lively in character. Fox Terriers are intelligent and stubborn, classic terrier character traits.
Size//
About 39cm in height and weighing around 8kg. Bitches should be slightly smaller than dogs.
Health//
A hardy breed free from any major congenital disorders.
Special Care//
Must be careful when walking off the lead, as they will chase small animals they see as prey. They also require firm early socialization to help develop a well-balanced character.
Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual.