A Wire Fox Terrier named Asta was a regular in the show, and the popularity of the breed soared. (10/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 12:02 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 10/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Wire Fox Terriers became popular as family pets in the 1930s, when a film series called The Thin Man was created. Next article In 1985, the AKC formally recognized the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wire Fox Terrier as separate breeds, but the standards for both are still maintained by the American Fox Terrier Club. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.