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Since 1877 – before the American Kennel Club even existed – canines from the frequently winning wire fox terrier and prissy poodle to the bug-eyed boxer and devoted Doberman have vied for best in show.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 9 May 2023
If Fry is initially determined to paint within the legal lines, Gold and her wire fox terrier Dagobert are more willing to bribe, seduce and do whatever’s necessary.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2023
This is the 14th time that a wire fox terrier has won Best in Show, more than any other breed.
—Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 14 June 2021
The other dogs that made the final round were Hound category -- Bourbon, a whippet; Toy -- Bono, a Havanese; Herding -- Conrad, a Shetland sheepdog, Sporting -- Daniel, a golden retriever; Terrier -- Vinny, a wire fox terrier.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 11 Feb. 2020
Last year's winner was a wire fox terrier named King, continuing a tradition that dates to the competition's early years: Terriers have now claimed the top spot 47 times, the most of any breed.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2020
Bono the Havanese, Wilma the boxer, Conrad the Shetland sheepdog, and Vinny the wire fox terrier also made the final grouping.
—CBS News, 12 Feb. 2020
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First Known Use
1929, in the meaning defined above
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“Wire fox terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20fox%20terrier. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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