Wire Fox Terrier vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Wire Fox Terrier
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
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
Wire Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
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 Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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