Plott Hound vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Plott Hound to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Plott Hounds and Wire Fox Terriers.
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
20-25 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1750 AD
1876 AD
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Plott Hound
Wire Fox Terrier
