Wire Fox Pinscher

The Wire Fox Pinscher is a fairly new and rare designer hybrid breed so it has not established a background yet. It is best to examine the backgrounds of the parent breeds to find the characteristics of the Wire Fox Pinscher. The Miniature Pinscher is sometimes mistakenly believed to be a miniature version of the Doberman Pinscher but these two dogs are not related. It originated in the 17th century from the Italian Greyhound, the Dachshund, and the German Pinscher. They were bred specifically to be ratters but according to some, these dogs have been around much longer than originally thought. Many people believe they were around a couple thousand years ago because dogs that look very similar to the Miniature Pinscher were depicted in paintings and other relics from the Renaissance Era. This fun-loving breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1925 and they are the 68th most common dog breed in the United States. Originating in England in the 1700s, the Wire Fox Terrier was bred from Terriers in Wales, Durham, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire to be used for fox bolting and hunting. They chose these courageous breeds because they wanted a small but brave dog that is not scared of going in after their prey. The Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers were bred together at one time to get a more clean-cut and whiter coat. Although they are still a bit rare in the United States, they are the 101st most well-liked breed and were acknowledged by the American Kennel Club in 1885.