Wire Fox Terrier

Terrier

Coat

Solid:
Tan: with in the traditional, creeping or saddle pattern.
Masking: Any of the above may be masked with (standard mask)
White Markings: All of the above must always have in the blanket, piebald or extreme spotting pattern. Little to medium ticking is accepted - the ticking is normally mostly visible on the body in this breed.

Eyes

Nose

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Varieties

None

Notes

The fox terrier is one of the most famous terriers, and has been known in Britain for as long as anyone can remember. In year 194, a Oppianus wrote a poem about the tiny british wire-coated dog, which describes the typical terrier temperament.
In dog shows held between 1864 and 1866, three dogs were shown that can be found in most modern fox terriers' pedigrees, regardless of their coat type. They were Old Trap, Old Tartar and Old Jock. In 1898 Ch Cackler of Notts was born, and he is said to be found in all modern fox terrier's pedigrees. Today the wire fox terrier is one of the breeds that has won most BIS out of all breeds in the world.

The fox terrier should appear agile and lively, with a rather long and flat skull and long muzzle. The eyes should have an alert expression. The ears are small, V-shaped and carried close to the head. The neck is rather long, muscular and dry. The body is short, straight and strong with a deep chest and powerful topline. The front legs are straight, the hind well angulated with low hocks. The tail is carried highly but preferably not bent over the back.

Breed Files

Filename: Wire Fox Terrier
Offset: BE88
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: September 25, 2006
Notes: May not be suitable for OD, addballz tail and ears.

Filename: Wire Fox Terrier
Offset: BE88
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 8, 2006
Notes:

Filename: WFoxTerrier
Offset: D17A
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 31, 2005
Notes: Angled legs and addball tail.

Filename: Wire Fox Terrier
Offset: BE88
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 27, 2004
Notes: Version 2 of the Abnormality file. Includes a thinner and a heavier variation, thinner shown. Angled legs, addball ears and tails. May be unsuitable for obedience.