Irish Wolfhound vs Smooth Fox Terrier

Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Smooth Fox Terriers.

Irish Wolfhound vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
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General Details
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1780 AD
Temperament
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Irish Wolfhound
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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