Samoyed vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Samoyed to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Wire Fox Terriers.
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1876 AD
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Wire Fox Terrier
