Portuguese Water Dog vs Wire Fox Terrier

Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Wire Fox Terriers.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Wire Fox Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Portugal
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1297 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
Portuguese Water Dog
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
Average
Average
Personality
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Portuguese Water Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
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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