Wow so many wire lovers on this post. Asta sure is smart, I've never seen a dog use a ladder before. Awesome. I've had two wires, female and male - love love love the breed. If anyone here is on Facebook - look for Fox Terrier Community - lots of foxie fun!
We have 2 WFT's. M & F. They are absolutely crazy! We have exactly the same pool as you Moose and our female (Mindy) will jump in, even before the pool cover is removed. We also have a kiddie pool and the hose gets a workout. We also have a Scottie and Westie, but all WFT's eventually become alpha in the pack. Males especially. Put two together and watch out. Fun fun fun. You have to be active to own a wire. Personality ++.
I have had wires my entire life., Most love the water. Playing with a hose or in a baby pool or just taking a dive. OUr justin loves the ocean.....he is a real beach dog.
This was the only one that I had with a pool, so I can't really say about the others. Got my first wire when I was 25. Lost #4 at only 4 months of age to Spinal Menigitis, broke my heart to have him put down and only a puppy. He never had a chance. #5 has been a God send when I needed him the most, he has been here for me everday and never more than 10' away. That bothers some people, but I adore that about him.
I got my first WFT from the local SPCA shelter.The little guy will be 12 in May. He still follows me everywhere I go and it doesn't bother me a bit either.
my little guy has his own chair in the office here with me (home) and he hopped in just as I was reading this. Just turned 5. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I know exactly what you're saying, I feel the same way about Mikey (my WFT)...he's been a great friend and companion to me through the years....he's been following me everywhere I go for almost 12 years now...talk about commitment!
Wow! You said you've had 5 WFT's? Did they all like water that much?
Our old WFT hated water with a passion! She always hated baths and when we put her in our pool once or twice (the same kind of pool you have), and she could barely stay afloat! Of course, the first time we put her in the pool she was probably 5 or so, and had never swam before in her life. Dogs are supposed to be natural swimmers, right? Guess Molly missed that gene.. :p
I have an Asta too, she took her first swim in a lake last weekend in upstate New York..she did it , but was not nearly as enthused as your precious Asta..we're part of Dogs with Blogs, come be a friend
Precious! Asta is amazing! He seems to know just where to swim to get to the steps. We are teaching our Texas WFT to swim and training him to find the steps. Thanks for sharing your video. It's great and obvious that Asta has a fan club!
LMAO!! WFT are so naturally smart! My first WFT "Happy" learned to jump the wall of our pool too, so my Dad built a special floating platform so Happy could cool off when ever & we did not have too worry about him drowning. Great vid!
I am VERY worried about him getting in and not being able to get out. His vocabulary is amazing. He knows so many words. Hollywood missed a star, and I would not trade him for all the money in the world. We want to get a female maybe in another year. I can't say enough good things about this dog, he is a once in a lifetime dog.
Asta is 3 years old, and it was 46" from ground to the rail. He does this anytime he gets hot from running around playing or chasing birds. He always swims 2 laps and then gets out. He is my 5th WFT and the smartest and easiest to train I have ever seen. He taught himself to jump in, that wasn't my doing.
@Moosehead429 I've also had three Wires - one had to have a pacemaker and then lived to be 18 years old. I lost my last Wire in December, 2009. I still have two Smooth Fox Terriers - but they aren't the same as a Wire. I need another Wire! Foxyk9
Wow so many wire lovers on this post. Asta sure is smart, I've never seen a dog use a ladder before. Awesome. I've had two wires, female and male - love love love the breed. If anyone here is on Facebook - look for Fox Terrier Community - lots of foxie fun!
AxelG517 7 months ago
We have 2 WFT's. M & F. They are absolutely crazy! We have exactly the same pool as you Moose and our female (Mindy) will jump in, even before the pool cover is removed. We also have a kiddie pool and the hose gets a workout. We also have a Scottie and Westie, but all WFT's eventually become alpha in the pack. Males especially. Put two together and watch out. Fun fun fun. You have to be active to own a wire. Personality ++.
maggieduncanrock 1 year ago
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Love it!!!!! so smart : )
windyfields 1 year ago
weight room. that dog has hops.
lolbstar36 2 years ago
I have had wires my entire life., Most love the water. Playing with a hose or in a baby pool or just taking a dive. OUr justin loves the ocean.....he is a real beach dog.
susan514 3 years ago
This was the only one that I had with a pool, so I can't really say about the others. Got my first wire when I was 25. Lost #4 at only 4 months of age to Spinal Menigitis, broke my heart to have him put down and only a puppy. He never had a chance. #5 has been a God send when I needed him the most, he has been here for me everday and never more than 10' away. That bothers some people, but I adore that about him.
LoosMoose 3 years ago
I got my first WFT from the local SPCA shelter.The little guy will be 12 in May. He still follows me everywhere I go and it doesn't bother me a bit either.
b46424 3 years ago
my little guy has his own chair in the office here with me (home) and he hopped in just as I was reading this. Just turned 5. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Moosehead429 3 years ago
I know exactly what you're saying, I feel the same way about Mikey (my WFT)...he's been a great friend and companion to me through the years....he's been following me everywhere I go for almost 12 years now...talk about commitment!
b46424 3 years ago
Wow! You said you've had 5 WFT's? Did they all like water that much?
Our old WFT hated water with a passion! She always hated baths and when we put her in our pool once or twice (the same kind of pool you have), and she could barely stay afloat! Of course, the first time we put her in the pool she was probably 5 or so, and had never swam before in her life. Dogs are supposed to be natural swimmers, right? Guess Molly missed that gene.. :p
jillaboo 3 years ago
That is the sweetest thing...How smart he is..William Powell and Myrna Loy would be proud of him.
luvthatbeagle 3 years ago
Aww! Amazing! He should be properly trained and would be a very good showdog! Glad I could help! Ok bye!
mayberay 4 years ago
What a cutie! Thanks for sharing this video
MalibuItalian 4 years ago
I have an Asta too, she took her first swim in a lake last weekend in upstate New York..she did it , but was not nearly as enthused as your precious Asta..we're part of Dogs with Blogs, come be a friend
gekroon 4 years ago
Precious! Asta is amazing! He seems to know just where to swim to get to the steps. We are teaching our Texas WFT to swim and training him to find the steps. Thanks for sharing your video. It's great and obvious that Asta has a fan club!
srdelacroix 4 years ago
He is truly a prize! I laugh out loud every time look at this video!
aaja26jan 4 years ago
LMAO!! WFT are so naturally smart! My first WFT "Happy" learned to jump the wall of our pool too, so my Dad built a special floating platform so Happy could cool off when ever & we did not have too worry about him drowning. Great vid!
kleptodog 4 years ago
I am VERY worried about him getting in and not being able to get out. His vocabulary is amazing. He knows so many words. Hollywood missed a star, and I would not trade him for all the money in the world. We want to get a female maybe in another year. I can't say enough good things about this dog, he is a once in a lifetime dog.
Moosehead429 4 years ago
Asta is 3 years old, and it was 46" from ground to the rail. He does this anytime he gets hot from running around playing or chasing birds. He always swims 2 laps and then gets out. He is my 5th WFT and the smartest and easiest to train I have ever seen. He taught himself to jump in, that wasn't my doing.
Moosehead429 4 years ago
@Moosehead429 I've also had three Wires - one had to have a pacemaker and then lived to be 18 years old. I lost my last Wire in December, 2009. I still have two Smooth Fox Terriers - but they aren't the same as a Wire. I need another Wire! Foxyk9
TheFoxyk9 1 year ago
Oh MY Gosh...how high did Asta jump to get into the pool....looks like over 4 feet?
Is Asta full grown?
Truly amazing!!
I have two WFT....check out YRFOXES2007 videos on Youtube.
yrfoxes2007 4 years ago