Wire Fox Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Wire Fox Terrier
VS
Smooth Fox Terrier
Comparison table
Show differences only
Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
38 – 39 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
6 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
2/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
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
Smooth Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
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 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.
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