Fox Terrier Wire
Strävhårig Foxterrier, Fox Terrier Wire, Fox Terrier Poil Dur, Fox Terrier Pelo Duro, Fox Terrier Drahthaarig, Fox Terrier Ruhåret, Karkeakarvainen Kettuterrieri
The Wire Fox Terrier originated in England in the 19th century, where it was bred to assist foxhunters by pursuing foxes into their dens during traditional hunts. Developed from rough-coated terriers for toughness and agility, it became known for its keen intelligence, spirited temperament, and distinctive wiry coat.
FCI Group
Terriers
AKC Group
Terrier
TKC Group
Terrier
Country of Origin
US
Fox Terrier - Wire
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Skeletal and Muscular
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Test Relevances
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Moderate Relevance
Degenerative Myelopathy
Some Relevance
Van den Ende-Gupta Syndrome
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Congenital Hypothyroidism
No Evidence
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
No Evidence
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