Schipperke vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Schipperke to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Schipperkes and Wire Fox Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Schipperke is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both the Schipperke and Wire Fox Terrier are great with children.
- Grooming - The Schipperke is easy to groom while the Wire Fox Terrier has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Schipperke has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Schipperke | Wire Fox Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-15 yrs. |
| Height | 10-13 in. | 14-15 in. |
| Weight | 11-18 lb | 15-19 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1880 AD | 1876 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 16 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low-Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Low-Medium | None-Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Schipperke | Wire Fox Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Schipperke | Wire Fox Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Arthritis | No | Yes |
| Deafness | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Eye Problems | No | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Schipperke | Wire Fox Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Wire Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Wooly | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Gold | Yes | No |
| Ivory | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Wheaten | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Liver | No | Yes |
| Slate Blue | No | Yes |
| White & Black | No | Yes |
| White & Ginger | No | Yes |
| White & Tan | No | Yes |
| White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |