fox terrier

noun

either of two English breeds of small terriers having either a long, wiry coat or a short, flat coat, formerly used for driving foxes from their holes.

fox terrier

either of two breeds of small terrier, the wire-haired and the smooth, having a white coat with markings of black or tan or both

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First recorded in 1815–25

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"My grandfather used to have a smooth fox terrier and I remember seeing an old home film with it in and wondering what type of dog it was," he added.

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Wire fox terriers have scampered away with the top prize 15 times, most recently in 2019.

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In records going back to 1907, Wire fox terriers have scampered away with the top prize 15 times, most recently in 2019.

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They were sentiments echoed earlier in the day by Mike Bordas, who was walking his fox terrier mix, Murray, behind Grand Central Market.

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The Irish water spaniel, wire fox terrier, Labrador, and basset hound also sport mugs that are scientifically proven to pull at our heartstrings.

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