Smooth Fox Terrier vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
55-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Pediatric cataracts
Atopic dermatitis
Blindness
Skin infections
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Smooth Fox Terrier
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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