The present invention is directed to a fence or enclosure 165 and related methods for making a fence panel 65 and for connecting the panel 65 to other panels 65 to form a modular type fence 165. The invention preferably includes a generally planar section 70 of fencing material formed from spaced-apart wires 10, 15, and at least two non-parallel stiffening portions 80, 85, deforming the fence section 65 from the aforementioned generally planar configuration 70.