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The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier was developed from the old rough-coated Black and Tan Terrier of Wales, plus various other rough-haired terriers from the Durham and Derbyshire districts of England. Originally used for fox-bolting, he had to be small enough to enter a fox-earth or drain, yet large enough to run with the hounds. As with all terriers of that period he was a fairly scrappy little character.

Today he is still just as much the cheeky little devil as he ever was - full of fun and fire, and always ready to have a go at anything, no matter how much bigger than him. Particularly intelligent and affectionate, he is an impulsive, extroverted and lovable little dynamo.

He loves exercise and is always ready for a game. Tenacious and tireless the "Foxie" is a fast mover with lightning-quick reactions. His activity level means that he is often unsuitable for young children.

Clean and well mannered in the house, the Fox Terrier is a very alert dog and ever ready to give the alarm when he feels intrusion of some kind is imminent, in which case he becomes one of the best possible guard dogs.

He resembles the Smooth-Haired Terrier in all respects except for his coat. The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier has a harsh, broken coat that needs to be tidied up and trimmed regularly if he is not going to look like the kitchen mop!

Ideal height: not exceeding 39cms.
Weight: approx 8kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc Phone: (02) 6241 4404

New South Wales

Smooth Fox Terrier Association

Mr K Sheppard, Ph: (02) 9626 9705 

Fox Terrier Club of NSW

Mrs S Proud, Ph: (02) 9625 0504 

Email: kproud@bigpond.com

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 357

Em ail: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Fox Terrier Club of Qld

Ms Vicki McFarlane (07) 3200 5764

South Australia

Fox Terrier Club of SA Inc

on: Mrs D Collins Telephone: 8522 2908

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Smooth Fox Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Officer : L Craven 9850 1635

Fox Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Officer : Ken Campbell 9364 9710

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au