Old English Sheepdog vs Wire Fox Terrier

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Wire Fox Terriers.

Old English Sheepdog vs Wire Fox Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
Old English Sheepdog
Wire 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
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Old English Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
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