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Wire Foodle |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain <> France -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Wire Foodle |
| To make a Wire Foodle, you need to mix a wire-haired Fox Terrier Wire with a Poodle. The Poodle can be standard, miniature or dwarf, which determines the size of the dog. This breed is ideal for older people and those with children and other pets, but needs to be socialized from an early age. They also need to be well and consistently trained so they know who's boss. With its thick, curly, wiry coat, your Wire Foodle will need regular grooming and daily exercise to prevent health and behavior problems. This is a generally healthy breed that can live into its mid-teens. However, there are some congenital diseases to watch out for. |
History of the Wire Foodle |
| The Wire Foodle is a more recent hybrid dog that hasn't yet had a chance to build a history, so we have to look to the origins of parent breeds for that. |
A little of the Wire Fox Terrier |
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| The Wire Fox Terrier was bred in England to hunt vermin such as rats, mice and, of course, foxes, as the name suggests. They were developed by mating different types of Terriers from Durham, Derbyshire, Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire to obtain a small but courageous breed that could slip into foxholes to catch their prey. King Edward VII had a Wire Fox Terrier named Caesar, who was so loyal to him that he even walked beside the coffin when he died in the early 1900s. This intelligent, beautiful dog has won "Best in Show" 13 times at the Westminster Dog Show and is one of the show's most popular breeds. However, it is not as popular with owners and is only the 101st most common breed in America, where it was accepted by the AKC in 1885. | ||
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| Standard of the Wire Fox Terrier |
A little of the Poodle |
| The Poodle is one of the oldest and best-known breeds. Known for its curly coat, the Poodle may have originated in Germany, but was perfected in France, according to experts. There are three sizes of Poodle: Toy, Miniature and Standard. They were developed by mating smaller Poodles with each other rather than mixing them with other small breeds to keep their bloodlines pure. To develop the Poodle, breeders mixed different types of European water dogs, such as French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hungarian, German and Russian. Some say they are also part of the African Barbet, while others believe they are descended from Asian herding dogs. Traces of the breed's existence go back to art found in Egyptian tombs around 100 BC and Roman artefacts found at the same time. Although the Toy Poodle was bred to be a lapdog, Miniature and Standard Poodles were mainly used for truffle and duck hunting. Their talent for tricks was discovered by gypsies, who began using them in circus shows. They are still very popular today, ranking 7th out of over 100 breeds in America, and were registered by the American Kennel Club in 1887. |
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| Standard of the Poodle |
Appearance of the Wire Foodle |
| The Wire Foodle is a small to medium-sized dog with a thick, wiry, medium-length coat that can be gray, golden, blue, apricot, silver, white, brown, peach, yellow, black, red, sable, piebald, merle, spotted or spotted. They can weigh from 9 to 18 kilos and measure from 25.5 to 38 centimeters, depending on the size of the Poodle parent. Wire Foodles generally have a long, tapering muzzle, a black nose and lips with scissor-like teeth. Its head is rectangular, with hanging fur ears and dark brown, almond-shaped eyes that usually have an intelligent expression. |
Temperament of the Wire Foodle |
| Your Wire Foodle is an affectionate, friendly dog, but he can be territorial and wary of strangers. He needs to be socialized as a puppy and continually throughout his life to remain friendly with other animals. In addition, Wire Foodles need to be introduced to guests so they don't become frightened or aggressive towards them. They learn quickly and like to please you, so training them is usually quite easy if you're patient and consistent. These dogs are barkers and have boundless energy. So they need you to spend plenty of time with them every day. |
Needs and activities of the Wire Foodle |
| Both the Poodle and the Fox Terrier Wire are very active dogs that need plenty of exercise. Your Wire Foodle will need at least one hour of activity a day. Many people who own these breeds walk their dogs in the morning and evening, usually before and after work, and also enjoy some kind of activity with their dog in between, such as flyball, frisbee, obedience and agility activities, fetch, hiking or swimming. These dogs can also enjoy earth dog training, which is a type of underground hunting that small Terriers are so good at. |
Maintenance of the Wire Foodle |
| Your Wire Foodle has a thick, hard coat that needs to be groomed properly and regularly. Its hard coat should be plucked every two months with a plucking tool or by hand, plucking out dead hairs. Many owners choose to have their Wire Foodles professionally groomed and plucked several times a year. They need a bath about once a month, unless they're very dirty, in which case you should also trim their toenails and clean their ears. If bathed too often, your Wire Foodle can lose important oils that contribute to a healthy coat and skin. Avoid costly dental expenses by cleaning your Wire Foodle's teeth several times a week. |
English (United Kingdom)