What is the average price for a wire haired fox terrier?

Question

I found one for $299, price lowered from $599. I am looking to buy one to have as a playmate for my 1 year old cocker spaniel. Does anyone know if they typically get along well? any info is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

That price guarantees puppymilled crap!

Answer 2

To answer your question I would say between 300 and 600. It really depends on where you live. You have to find a breeder who is fair from all ends, which can be rare. Your dog should get along with the puppy fine as long as he is well socialized.



I can tell you my experiences with breeding Jack Russells and since Fox Terriers are very similar you can surely compare. I have 4 adult Jack Russells. I show my dogs several times a year from Virginia up to Connecticut. I research pedigrees and carefully plan every litter. Just because I have a stud at home doesn’t mean he should sire every litter I have. My dogs are all genetic tested. Jack Russells are prone to deafness and eye issues like PLL and cataracts (Fox terriers probably are also). I BAER test all my breeding stock and CERF my dogs every year.



My last litter I had to pay a $500 stud fee because I thought he best suited my female. She needed to have a C-section which cost an additional $1000.



She had 6 puppies, 5 boys and 1 girl. 2 males have a slight overbite(which may correct itself in the future) but they will be sold for $350 with a neuter contract. I also added that if there is any medical problems due to the overbite (a tooth needs to be pulled or filed down) I will pay up to $200 towards the vet bill. The other two males are show quality and are registerable, they will be sold with breeding rights for $550. The female is $600 and I am keeping a male to show.



If you include vet bills I am paying $2000 for this litter. The most I will make back is $2400 and the least (if I have to refund 200 for each of the vet bills) is breaking even. I am clearly not making a profit, but I love the Jack Russell breed and I am thrilled to have a puppy with such fine bloodlines. And I can’t wait to start showing him when spring come around.



Find a breeder near you.

-Ask how many breeds of dogs they have.

-How many litters a year they have.

-Ask if they could name some popular dogs in the pedigree and what problems follow which lines.

-Ask if they have both parents.

-If they show (or compete in dog sports)

-Why the puppy is that specific price.

-Important is genetic testing. Do they test their dogs and can they show you the paperwork to prove it.



Questions like this to a breeder over the phone will intimidate a “backyard breeder” who is overcharging for a buck in their pocket!

Answer 3

Probably coming from a backyard breeder or a puppy mill at that price. If you want a good quality dog anywhere from $600 - 1200 depending on the dogs bloodline. The terrier is a high energy dog, so it maybe ok. This would depend on how you introduced the two dogs as if they can get along or not. Make sure they both or neutered/spayed to prevent any problems in the future. Try going to a shelter and look at the dogs there. Ask if you can bring your cocker spaniel to meet any dog you may be interested in. That could give you an indication if they will get along or not. Shelter dogs need homes too.

Answer 4

As with any breed you can find them in the newspapers free to a good home, in shelters for $50-$100 and in rescues from $200-$300. BYB charge less than a top notch breeder but price does not guarantee quality, there are many so called show breeders who have huge kennels and crank out pups for the bucks. A well bred, guaranteed pet quality pup with a neuter contract will run around $1,000 and a show quality one for $1,800 plus. Fox terriers are very high energy plus need the grooming as your cocker does. Why not look for a rescued one, many rescues out of your area will help arrange transports. Many show people sell retired neutered titled show dogs for less money than a pup and the dog has training and great care.

Answer 5

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The first is simple; you must win your dogs mind. If you don't achieve this first then you will be struggling the all the way. When I talk about winning your dogs mind what I really mean is that your dog looks to you for all the decisions. Before you do anything else watch one of the amazing video sites that show you the 5 Golden rules to establishing yourself as the pack leader. If you aren't putting these in place then you are setting yourself up to fail. Just at the crucial point where you really want your dog to listen they will go and do their own thing. For sure your dog may play ball occasionally or even most of the time, you may even have a dog that is obedient 99% of the time, however if you want a dog who always listens to you and does as you ask then you need to win your dogs mind.



The second key to success is to motivate your dog. It is really important that you discover what it is that your dog enjoys both in terms of exercise and play but also in terms of a reward. If you can make the experience enjoyable then you will both achieve more and look forward to training.



Some dogs love to fetch, others love agility, and other dogs simply love obedience training, or swimming out into water and retrieve. At least to start with find out what your dogs love is and help them develop this, what I am saying is work with your dog. The other point to recognize is to make training enjoyable reward your dog.

Answer 6

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What about Na'Vi? Of Avatar fame? Haha I loved Avatar. And you won't have to include the hyphen :D So, Na'Vi (or Navi) for a female and something like Elvis for a male? I mean Elvis suits the contours of the Wire Fox Terrier. But if you think about it, Na'Vi doesn't. Hmm... What about Momo for a female and Elvis for a male?

Answer 7

We bought a terrier short haired a few months ago, but he is cross with a yorkie, and cost £300. i would think they would get along well if you told them their boundaries and made sure that your cocker spaniel doesn't snap at the new dog too much, but making sure the new dog doesn't take over. They should get along fine though.

Answer 8

I wish I had a a fox terrier.