Chow Chow vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Wire Fox Terriers.
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1876 AD
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Wire Fox Terrier
