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Wire Fox Terrier
Friendly, bold, quick, assertive
Popularity
735
Wire-coated fox bolt-and-bay terrier; intensely energetic and clever.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
dense wiry slightly waved double coat
Colors
white with black or tan markings
Male height
15–15.5 in
Female height
14–15 in
Male weight
15–18 lb
Female weight
13–18 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
