About Us
About us
Birmingham and District Fox Terrier Club is one of the oldest regional clubs in the country. We celebrated our centenary in 2005. In its heyday shows were held every 6 weeks. These were very popular events with huge numbers of exhibitors and spectators. The idea was that after each show a Wire’s coat could be stripped down and regrown just in time for the next show. Our collection of silverware is testament to these good times.
After World War 2 shows were held again and club records show we made generous donations to childrens charities and good causes at that time of austerity.
Description of the Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terriers are sleek, elegant, and intelligent, while Wire Fox Terriers are handsome, happy, and quite stylish when groomed properly. Fox Terriers both are outgoing, active, and inquisitive. They live for the moment, enjoying whatever's going on and whatever they can get up to.
Smooth Fox Terriers are of rare breed ,they hold the distinction of being the first breed in the fox terrier group to be officially recognized by England's Kennel Club in 1875.
Historically, Fox Terriers were used to "bolt" foxes when they ran into their hiding places and drive them toward the foxhounds and hunters. Wires were favoured for hunting in rural countryside, their coats making them less vulnerable to injury than their smooth-coated counterparts. Although Fox Terriers seldom are used for hunting now, they still have a strong prey drive and will dig with reckless abandon after underground vermin.
The Fox Terrier is a hardy and healthy animal and can live well up to 15/16.
They are bold and energetic dogs that love to play with older children. They're loyal to their families but impulsively scrappy with other dogs, never hesitating to pick fights, even with much bigger dogs. Unless they've been socialized to get along with other family pets, they shouldn't be trusted alone with them. Fox Terriers have a lot of self-confidence and love to explore. Fox Terrier are not the greatest of lead .The garden should always be well fenced and secure.
Fox Terriers make excellent watchdogs. So long as their barking isn't triggered by being left alone for too long by themselves, you should take comfort in knowing that your Fox Terrier will sound an alarm if he hears or sees something amiss in his territory. Your Fox Terrier will always be on the job of guarding your home and family.
With their outgoing, self-assured personalities, Fox Terriers can get into lots of mischief, including raiding the kitchen table and getting out of the garden. They love toys and balls, and many adore playing in the water.
While Fox Terrier puppies are difficult to resist, be aware that when grown, they'll need a lot of attention and stimulation to keep them out of mischief .If you can stay a step or two ahead of them, though, they're lively and long-lived companions.
For any information that you cannot find on our site please contact the Secretary for any help required.
Hon Secretary: Mrs Lee England
Tel: 01366 328826 /07885735044
Email: l.england@mypostoffice.co.uk
Officers and Committee
PRESIDENT
Mrs S Wiggins
Tel: 01384 567490
HON. VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs V Westwood
Tel: 01384 259987
CHAIRMAN
Mr A Westwood
Tel: 01384 259987
TREASURER
Mr D Dipple
Tel: 01543 49158
SECRETARY
Mrs L England
Tel: 01366 328826
leeengland24@yahoo.com
Mrs V Westwood
Tel: 01384 259987
Mr R Lilley
Tel: 02476 362478
Mrs M Dipple
Tel: 01543 49158
Mrs L Smith
Tel: 01362 687118
Mr P Sutcliffe
Tel: 01536 711914
Ms A Sturgess
Tel: 01536 711914
Mrs A Kettle
