Harrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Harrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Harriers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
19-21 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1876 AD
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Harrier
Wire Fox Terrier
