Irish Wolfhound vs Toy Fox Terrier
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Toy Fox Terriers.
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
13-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United States
Origin Year
-700 BC
1930 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
13-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Toy Fox Terrier
