Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1876 AD
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Scottish Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
