Wire Fox Terrier
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Wire Fox Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Wire Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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