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This popular and typically English dog, the gentleman of the Terrier world, is endowed with a lively temperament, which endears him to his owner. There are two varieties, the smooth-coated and Wire-haired, and the breed as it is now known dates from about the fifties of the last century; he was originally bred to unearth the fox. Colours: white should predominate, brindle, red or liver markings are objectionable; tan and black markings are usual and it matters not where the markings are. Height: 14 in. Weight: 18 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 43 in a series of 50, issued by Players
The Wire Fox Terrier is intelligent, attractive, affectionate and a good guard, is probably the most popular of terriers with town-dwellers. It is ideal for small house or flat, costs little to keep and is full of fun and vitality. Its evolution to the present type from the old Cairn Terrier must have been gradual as there now seems to be little similarity between the two. The same tendencies, however, are exhibited, especially that of hunting and as its name suggests, it was at one time used for fox hunting.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 28 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
The Smooth Fox Terrier is closely related to the Wire Fox Terrier. It has been termed "the perfect little gentleman of the Terrier world, " is as sharp as a needle, aristocratic in stance and general deportment, and has an expression that is fully alive. Its energy is as tireless as its tail, which seems to wag unceasingly from morn to night. Most " Smooths " are tan and white or blark and white, with white predominating.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 47 No 10 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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The Wire-haired Fox Terrier is a cousin of the Smooth-coated variety, and, except for the coat, the accepted standard of points of the two varieties is identical. The two kinds are often interbred, litters sometimes including representatives of both. The Wire-haired Fox Terrier should have a sharp, alert expression, V-shaped ears, dark eyes, a long head and strong fore-face. His coat should be hard, wiry and harsh to the touch; silky or woolly hair is a great fault.
Colours: white should predominate, with black or tan markings; liver, brindle, or blue markings are objectionable.
Height: 14 in. Weight: 18 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 44 in a series of 50, issued by Players
 Wire Fox Terrier 1925 |
Players used the same description or a slight variation, in these cards as well 1925 DOGS - No 43 in a series of 50, issued by Players 1929 DOGS HEADS - No 42 in a series of 50, issued by Players |
 Wire Fox Terrier 1929 |
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A smart handy-sized terrier with strong sporting instincts. Head flat and rather narrow with powerful muzzle, level mouth and tight lips. Eyes rather small, dark and keen in expression. Ears small and V-shaped with tips carried forward. Nose black. Neck lengthy and gracefully widening to long, sloping shoulders; Chest deep, but not wide. Body short, powerful and well ribbed, with strong quarters. Forelegs very straight and well boned. Hind legs muscular. Feet small, round and thickly padded. Tail docked, set on high and carried up. Coat harsh and close. Colour: white, with hound tan or black markings; all white.
1937 DOGS - No 42 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
Almost identical with the Smooth Fox Terrier except in coat. Head long and rather narrow. Muzzle powerful with level mouth and tight lips. Eyes rather small, dark and full of life. Ears small, V-shaped and carried with tips forward. Nose black. Neck rather long. Shoulders long and sloping. Chest deep but not wide. Body short and compact with powerful quarters. Forelegs straight and well boned. Hind legs very powerful. Feet small, round and compact. Tail docked and carried gaily. Colour: white with hound tan or black markings; all white. Coat hard and wiry, never woolly or silky.
1937 DOGS - No 43 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
This popular breed may be described as the "gentleman" of the Terrier world, endowed with a lively temperament which endears them to their owners. Fox-Terriers cannot claim an ancient lineage, the starting point of the modern breed dating from about the fifties of last century; but they certainly make up in "sauce" what they lack in pride of ancestry. The Smooth-haired Terrier has a short, harsh, and flat coat, in which white predominates. Tan and black markings are usual, but brown or liver markings are objectionable. Height 14 ins. Weight about 18 lbs.
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 42 issued by Players
The dogs of this popular breed are endowed with a lively temperament which endears them to their owners. Fox-Terriers cannot claim an ancient lineage, the modern breed dating from about the fifties of last century; but they certainly make up in "sauce" what they lack in pride of ancestry. The Smooth-haired Terrier has a short, harsh, and flat coat, in which white predominates. Tan and black markings are usual, but brown or liver markings are objectionable. Height 14 ins. Weight about 18 lbs.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 41 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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