Smooth Fox Terrier vs Australian Terrier
Compare Smooth Fox Terrier and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Smooth Fox Terrier
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Smooth Fox Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Stubborn
Small
Australian Terrier
Great with Kids
Tiny
Summary
About Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a small, athletic, people‑oriented terrier with a short, easy‑care coat. Energetic, intelligent and independent, it needs plenty of exercise, training and mental stimulation. Affectionate yet intense, especially with small animals, it suits active, consistent owners.
About Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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