Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1876 AD
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Golden Retriever
Wire Fox Terrier
