The flat-coated fox terrier is native to the United Kingdom and originated in the 18th century. The extinct wire-haired terrier is one of the ancestors of this breed. This type of dog is generally alert, quick-moving, and enthusiastic in character. Its eyes, ears and tail are very distinctive. Smaller bone mass and strength are necessary characteristics; but this does not mean that the Wire-Haired Fox Terrier is a dull dog, or in any way rough - in fact, speed and endurance are as important as strength. The legs cannot be too long or too short.

The ideal proportion of the body is that the height at the shoulders is equal to the length of the body. It is generally considered to be a very old dog breed, but its origin and evolution are unknown. It was used as a fox terrier for hunting, a hobby of nobles, and it seems to have been called a fox hunting beagle around the 18th century. In the old days, the coat color was tawny, and fox terriers were used to drive away foxes. Fox hounds were used to dig into rock fields and nest holes with small dogs. However, due to the similarity in coat color to foxes, fox terriers were killed many times. At the same time, it is also possible to request a teria that can handle tasks like a hunting dog. The Hound was equipped with three colors of hair and became a steel-haired type that was even more mixed with other teria. It was exhibited at the Birmingham Exhibition in 1862, but it is generally believed that the dog at this time was a sumusu type fox hunting puppy. After the club was established in 1876, improvement progressed significantly, and into the 20th century it became a popular dog breed around the world. (Picture source: Internet)