Wire Fox Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Wire Fox Terrier Dogs are Confident, Alert, and Gregarious dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 101. They were bred to hunt small game also are very intelligent but have somewhat of a selfish or snappy personality. These breeds are very active hence they need exercise to keep them fit both mentally and physically also they are great pets and loving companions to have. Wire Fox Terrier Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 51).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Friendly, Fearless, Bold, Keen, Alert, Quick
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The wire fox terrier originates in England
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Wire Fox Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tri-color, Black & White, White & Tan
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 56 - 64cm (22 - 25in)
Height: 48 - 56cm (19 - 22in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on high and customarily docked to a length that is proportionate to the body and provides a good handhold. The tail is straight and carried erect, but never curled or laying over the back
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WEIGHT
7 - 9.5 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Wire hair dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1885
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Fox Terriers are friendly toward people but don't hesitate pick a fight with other dogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
