Wire Fox Terrier Breeder Referral
Each of the following contacts will lead you
to Reputable Breeders.
The Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States has a
contact for breeder referrals. You may contact MaryAnn Roma at GRomasr@aol.com
or by phone at 1-.267-261-4084
/ George Roma at 1-267-261-4092.
They will often know of club members who have
puppies or older dogs to place. Keep in mind that all WFTCCS members have
agreed to abide by the club's code of
ethics. Read through that code to know what you can count on when you
buy a Wire from one of these breeders. You may also contact WFTCCS members
directly through their information on the Membership
List.
Many of our members also belong to the "parent
club," The American Fox Terrier Club which also has their own code of
ethics. The AFTC also maintains a breeder referral site in which ads
are updated on the first of each month. It can be seen at http://foxterrierbreeders.info
AFTC Rescue: There are many Wire Fox Terriers that have
found themselves in Rescue, sometimes through no fault of their own. Some
already are house broken and may easily fit into a new home. Others do
need special care and require a patient, loving owner to overcome unhappy
beginnings. A few may be retired show dogs (spayed or neutered) that are
available to families. For information on helping Fox Terriers in need in
your area, please contact: Winifred Stout: email: whstout@earthlink.net
or, wstout@rockyhill.org
In general, there are often more families hoping to find
Wires than
there are available. Here are some tips to help you in your search:
Be patient. Unless you are very lucky in your timing, you
may have to wait for the right dog or puppy to come along. After contacting
breeders, decide which one you would most like to work with and get on their
"list." If their anticipated litter does not have exactly what you
want, they will usually be happy to help you find a Wire from another
reputable breeder.
Do your research! Be familiar with what Wires were bred
to do as those instincts are still very much a part of them. They have a
strong chase instinct and are mischievous. If something really interests
them they may run through an "underground" fence line or out the
door and into the street. They benefit from classes and training but need
positive training with lots of variety. They become bored easily with
repetition. You need a sense of humor to own a Wire. They are not like a Golden
Retriever or a Border Collie!
Put some thought into your list of what you hope to find
in your new Wire. Do you have an active life style where the dog will lead
an active life too? Would you be happier with an easy-going Wire that will
mainly be a house dog? Does it have to be a particular sex? Keep in mind
that families that will take either a male or female have a better chance of
getting a puppy from an anticipated litter. Would a well-mannered
adult Wire be a better choice for your than a puppy?
Be honest about your situation. Do you live in an
apartment or condo where the dog will be walked on lead? Do you have a
fenced yard or another enclosed area? How many hours a day might the dog be
left alone? How many people live in the house and what are their ages. Do
you have other pets? Wires may or may not get along with other animals and
most do not exist peacefully with dogs of their same sex.
Be prepared to answer lots of questions from the breeders you contact. They are not being nosy. They really want to get to know you and the more the breeder knows about you, the better able he is to make a great match with a Wire for you. You should also feel free to ask many questions of the breeders. He should remain a resource for you as long as your dog is alive and many families form wonderful relationship with their Wire's breeder.
The members of the Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central
States
wish you luck with your search. We love our breed and hope you
will find our website to be a good resource!