Fox Terrier

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. How tall is Fox Terrier?Approximately 15.5 inches (39 cm) at the shoulder
2. How heavy is Fox Terrier?15-18 pounds (7-8 kg)
3. What is the scientific name?Canis lupus familiaris
4. What is the origin region?Great Britain
5. What is the difference between a Smooth Fox Terrier and a Wire Fox Terrier?The Smooth has a short, flat coat that stays close to its body, while the Wire has a rough, double‑layered coat that protects it from rough ground and weather. The Wire needs more grooming like hand‑stripping.
6. Where did Fox Terriers come from?They were created in the United Kingdom in the 1800s from older terrier breeds that were brave and good at digging into fox dens.

Phenotype: The observable physical characteristics of an organism, resulting from its genotype and environmental influences.
Prey Drive: An innate instinct in animals to hunt and chase smaller creatures, deeply ingrained from evolutionary history.
Hand-stripping: A specialized grooming technique for wiry-coated breeds that involves manually removing dead outer coat hair to maintain texture and color.