Wire Pom Terrier

While the history of the Wire Pom Terrier and origin of its creation is relatively unknown, the parentage of both the Pomeranian and the Wire Fox Terrier are far more traceable. The Wire Fox Terrier, which originated in early 18^th century Wales, was initially bred for hunting fox and other small ground game. Fast and agile, the Wire Fox Terrier’s keen sense of smell made it the ideal hunting companion. The Pomeranian, or “Pom” as is the case here, is the modern-day descendent of what used to be a much larger German sheep herding dog. Once a popular breed with Queen Charlotte of England, the Pomeranian evolved into show dogs, eventually shrinking down to the size they are today. This breed, just like the Wire Fox Terrier, has a sort of energetic exuberance and cleverness that is likely directly descended from the breed’s days as an active herding animal. Both breeds are commonly recognized by the American Kennel Club; however, their more modern hybrid has not yet been widely accepted as a breed. Since the early 1900’s the Pomeranian has been a highly popular dog breed in North America – consistently ranking in the top 15 most popular dog breeds - while the Wire Fox Terrier is typically lesser known. As an independent breed, the Wire Pom Terrier is quite new and has yet to show any sort of major presence in media or pop culture. However, due to the adorable nature of the dog and its compatibility with other humans and animals, it is unlikely this dog will remain unknown for long.