Fox Terrier/ Wire

It is a fox terrier, and although it bears a resemblance to the smooth fox terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_Fox_Terrier

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/49977qh-4nY😞

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SCC Video (link - https://youtu.be/VhLrgqMm1LE😞

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• Strävhårig foxterrier
• Fox Terrier (Wire)
• Fox terrier wire
• Fox Terrier, poil dur
• Fox Terrier, pelo duro
• Fox Terrier, Drahthaarig
• Fox Terrier Ruhåret

Country of origin: England

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.

  Fox Terriers:

  2006-2011

  2011-2016

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
   1. UK BHCP: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6dc917f93fd4bbef46a0a5/t/617706e9e0d53f501f6dbbfc/1635190508368/WireFoxTerrierBHCPV1.pdf
   2. Health information https://www.wirefoxterrierassociation.co.uk/health
   3. Wire Fox Terrier Genetic Tests: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6dc917f93fd4bbef46a0a5/t/5f16ea63698ef66c7950a16c/1595337322156/WFTA+Genetic+Testing+Article.pdf
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: JTO: Jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 2020 - 2024 Karkeakarvainen kettuterrieri
4. France: Health information: https://www.centrale-canine.fr/reunion-des-amateurs-de-fox-terriers/articles/la-sante-1

Health Survey 2020 (multiple country responses): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6dc917f93fd4bbef46a0a5/t/61582d73ace4f600e734615b/1633168755679/Breed+Health+Survey+Summary+of+Results.pdf

Grooming the Wire Fox Terrier: http://www.foxterrier.fi/karkeakarvaisen-kettuterrierin-trimmaus/ (Finnish)

WFTA Grooming Videos: https://www.wirefoxterrierassociation.co.uk/wfta-video-grooming-tutorials

National Geographic: Understanding the Wire Fox Terrier, One of Westminster’s Winningest Dogs. By Brian Clark Howard:  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/140212-wire-fox-terrier-dog-breed-sky-westminster-show

Modern Dog Magazine: The Fox Terrier - Is this feisty terrier one of the dog world’s best-kept secrets? By Kelly Caldwell: https://moderndogmagazine.com/breeds/fox-terrier

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

UK: The Wire Fox Terrier Association: https://www.wirefoxterrierassociation.co.uk/

Finland: Suomen Kettuterrierit ry: http://www.foxterrier.fi/

Sweden:Rasklubb för släthårig foxterrier: https://foxterrierklubben.com/

US: American Fox Terrier Club: https://www.aftc.org/

France: SCC: https://www.centrale-canine.fr/le-chien-de-race/fox-terrier-poil-dur

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