Fox Terrier Wire Coat dog breed standing tall with tail up against a white background
Fox Terrier Wire Coat dog breed standing tall with tail up against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Terrier

weight

15 to 18 pounds

height

16 inches

family

Terrier

Traits and Characteristics

type

Terrier

weight

15 to 18 pounds

height

16 inches

family

Terrier

Square with a wiry coat, the Wire Fox Terrier dog has been bred for centuries for their speed, power, and endurance. They have eager and open faces and bodies that stand at full alert, always ready to be put to work. They have inquisitive and wise eyebrows and a dapper beard. 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 1 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 4 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 4 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5