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Breed Standards for
the Wire Fox Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
A
short backed and square proportioned, but at the same time
standing over a lot of ground |
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Head: |
Rather small, deep-set, and round eyes; Skull flat and
moderately narrow, head 7-7.25” long; Small, V-shaped ears,
dropping forward with fold above skull level |
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Tail: |
Tail
set high and carried gaily, but not over back or curled;
about one fourth docked off |
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Color: |
White should predominate (brindle, red, or liver markings
are objectionable) |
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Size: |
Weight: male 17-19 lb; female: 15-17 lb
Height: male: should not exceed 15.5”; female: smaller |
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Gait: |
The
gait while trotting gets most of its propulsion from the
rear quarters |
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Coat: |
The
coat is dense, wiry, broker, and twisted, almost appearing
like coconut matting, with a short, fine undercoat. The
outer coat may be crinkled, but it should not be curly. |
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Temperament: |
A
true live-wire, always up for adventure |
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