Irish Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1780 AD
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
