Wire Hair Fox Terrier Happy Tales Kennel

We only breed one very select litter a year, but do have a few high quality puppies for sale every year. We have been involved
with terrier's since 1975, and they have been a major part of our life. All our dogs live with us in our home as part of our family.
They all sleep together at night in their own room. They also have a fenced in two acre wooded exercise area with a A.K.C.
regulation earth trial course for them to practice there hunting skills. All our puppies are hand raised with plenty of love and
attention from day one. That's why we know every puppies personality, and can match that special one for you. Our puppies
come with a one year health guarantee, their first shots and worming.

As responsible breeders, companion puppies come with limited A.K.C. registration. We will not breed any dog that is not of the
highest quality and of excellent temperament. Our dogs come from some of the worlds most renowed kennels, like Wyrequest's,
Sea Star's, Parkgrove, Ariewyre's. Good genes, and selective breeding makes the difference for excellent companions for life.

So, if you think one of these special puppies are for you, please click on the puppy picture button to see what we have and fill
out our adoption form.

The Wire Hair Fox Terrier is an exuberant breed full of life. They are very intelligent, and make great family pets as well as
magnificent show dogs. The Wire Fox Terrier originated in the United Kingdom and were introduced to the United States in the early
part of the nineteenth century. These dogs were originally used to hunt down and dig out fox, and they possess many of these
same instincts today.

The physical characteristics of the Wire Fox Terrier, by show standards, should be mostly white and have a wiry, coarsely textured
coat. In addition to the prevalent white coat, the Wire Fox Terrier has sections of black or tan fur. The coat should be very thick,
with a softer, finer coat beneath. An adult Wire Fox Terrier, to be considered show quality, cannot stand more than 15 1/2 inches
high at the shoulders, and there should be no more than 12 inches between the shoulders and the base of the tail. A dog of proper
size and proportion will weigh about 20 pounds. A female Wire Fox Terrier is generally a little smaller in comparison to the male and
weighs about one to two pounds less.

Wire Fox Terriers do not excessively shed, but they should be brushed on a regular basis to help keep the coat clean and odor-free.
Wire Fox Terriers that are show dogs require regular stripping of the hair so the colors and texture of the coat are as bright as
possible. Terriers kept as pets do not require such extreme measures of care. It is sufficient to trim the white fur and strip only the
colored areas. It is recommended that you find a professional dog groomer who is knowledgeable with this particular breed.

The Wire Fox Terrier is a very outgoing and active dog and often very much full of themselves. Although they are lap sized, in their
hearts they are much larger. They are friendly and outgoing with most people, but can be very protective of their family. They are
generally friendly and curious and tend to get into things. Like a bright child they are great fun, but also a challenge to live with.
The Wire requires a lot of attention from its people and needs to be part of the family. They want to be with you wherever you are,
whatever you are doing. They also believe that what's there is there's and what's yours is there's too.

Wires, like most terriers, require enough room to exercise and play daily. Wires usually live a long and healthy life. Many live to be 15
years old or more. They are generally very hearty and do not have any major heredity problems. They are strong and seldom get
sick if properly protected from contagious disease by regular vaccination and sensible feeding and care. They are non shedding with
proper grooming.

They are happy-go-lucky dogs. Even though they are friendly and generally good-natured, these spunky dogs will stand their
ground and guard their territory. Wire Fox Terriers will often challenge a dog much larger than themselves.