
Breed Profile
Australian Kelpie
- WEIGHT: 25 to 45 lbs
- HEIGHT: 17 to 20 inches
- COLOR(S): Red, red and chestnut, black and chestnut, black, tan, blue-gray
- BREED GROUP: Herding
Breed Profile
Fox Terrier - Wire
WEIGHT: 15 to 19 lbs
HEIGHT: 16 inches
COLOR(S): White should cover most of coat. Brindle, red, or liver markings are undesirable.
GROOMING NEEDS:
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy, and affectionate. They are trainable, get along with children, and are very friendly. Bold and active, this terrier likes to dig. Smaller animals are not an option for this breed, as they will often hunt them. Fox Terrier – Wire puppies and dogs are enthusiastic, energetic, and love to play.
GROOMING
Wire Fox Terriers need regular brushing with a natural bristle brush or glove and comb. They also require stripping to remove their old dead coat twice yearly. Teeth and nails need regular attention. Bathe Fox Terrier – Wire puppies and dogs only when necessary.
HEALTH
Lens luxation, cataracts, Cushing's disease, deafness, hip dysplasia, Legg-Perthes disease, and skin allergies.
EXERCISE
Exercise of the Wire Fox Terrier should consist of on-leash walks and off-leash play in a yard or a romp in the park.
TRAINING
The Wire Fox Terrier responds well to a firm hand with love and plenty of exercise. Learning very quickly, Fox Terrier – Wire puppies and dogs (like any terriers) can be stubborn. Be consistent positive when training your Fox Terrier.
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