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The Modern Wire Haired Fox Terrier - Its History, Points & Training (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)

by Leonard E. Naylor

A 1933 guide to the Wire Haired Fox Terrier

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A 1933 guide to the Wire Haired Fox Terrier

Leonard E. Naylor’s book combines a history of the Wire Haired Fox Terrier with a practical account of breed characteristics and care. First published in 1933, it covers the dog’s origins, points, character and show standard, then turns to rearing, feeding, breeding and management, including preparation for the show ring. This modern reprint preserves the original text and illustrations, making it a period guide as well as a reference on the breed’s established descriptions and practices.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Wire Haired Fox Terrier owners seeking a breed-focused reference
  • Breeders interested in historical guidance on rearing and management
  • Readers researching the breed’s history and show standards

Themes

Breed history and originsTerrier characteristics and show standardsDog rearing, feeding and breeding

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Book overview

A sharp and tireless earth-working terrier bred to bolt the fox, the wire-haired Fox Terrier became one of the great show and companion terriers of its day. In The Modern Wire Haired Fox Terrier, Leonard E. Naylor sets down what every owner and breeder should know of the breed.

First published in 1933, Leonard E. Naylor's account sets the Wire Haired Fox Terrier's history and origins alongside guidance on its points and standard, its character, and the everyday work of rearing, feeding and preparing a dog for the show ring.

Long scarce in its original edition, it returns here in a faithful modern reprint for Wire Haired Fox Terrier owners, breeders and breed historians.

This edition features:

  • Traces the origins and history of the Wire Haired Fox Terrier.
  • Sets out the breed's points, character and show standard.
  • Practical notes on rearing, feeding, breeding and management.
  • Restored from the original text and illustrations.
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