Buyer question
How long does a Wire Fox Terrier live?
Our Animal Library gives the Wire Fox Terrier a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Wire Fox Terrier page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Wire Fox Terrier in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in England to bolt foxes from their dens during hunts, the Wire Fox Terrier is a lively, confident terrier with a keen eye and a wiry coat. Playful, bold and alert, it needs daily exercise, secure fencing and a patient trainer.
- Best fit
- Active owners
- Temperament
- Lively, bold, alert
What to weigh
Wire Foxes dig, bark and chase anything small, and some quarrel with other dogs. The wiry coat needs stripping or clipping to stay tidy.