Foxhound vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Foxhound to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Wire Fox Terriers.
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1876 AD
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Foxhound
Wire Fox Terrier
