The fox terrier is a special breed of dog that originated from breeders’ desire to create a dog that was both loyal, and efficient at fox hunting. Of course, foxes are fast, small, and savvy when it comes to escaping hunters. This terrier breed was selectively bred then to be small, fast, and just as coy as a fox, minus the nasty attitude. These dogs were an important part of fox hunting, but are more commonly used as pets because of their likeability.

In actuality, the fox terrier has many different names and types associated with it. There are the toy versions, miniature versions, and an entire list of varied breeds that are comparable to the original variety. Don’t let a scammer fool you into believing that other terrier breeds are the same thing though, each type of terrier has its own specific lineage and trait list.

As far as fox terrier’s go you have two main options when choosing the right one. One of them would be the wire furred terriers which have a curlier coat that is silky and soft. This type of fur is usually preferred over the straight short haired types. Wire terriers and straight haired terriers are only different because of their coat. This has no influence on their personality, trainability, or intelligence.

When considering a fox terrier for a pet, you need to determine whether or not you can keep up with these little guys. They are gregarious, energetic, and like to boss their owners around. Meaning, if it wants to go for a walk in one direction, it will try to lead you one way. They are active and require a great amount of love and dedication. Fox terrier’s are not for everyone, but make a great best friend for anyone that can keep up.