Norfolk Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
10-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
1876 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
10-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
