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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.

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