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.
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1880 AD
1876 AD
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Schipperke
Wire Fox Terrier
