Wire Fox Terrier vs American Foxhound
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Wire Fox Terrier
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
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
Wire Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Wire Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terriers are small, sturdy, energetic hunting terriers with a bold, lively nature and strong prey drive. They have a low-shedding wiry coat needing regular stripping, are intelligent but independent, need consistent training, daily exercise, mental stimulation, and thorough grooming.
About American Foxhound
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