English Foxhound vs Welsh Terrier

Compare the English Foxhound to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Welsh Terriers.

English Foxhound vs Welsh Terrier
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
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General Details
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1881 AD
Temperament
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Traits
Stubborn
Affectionate
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Skin irritation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Foxhound
Welsh Terrier
Breed Colors
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