Smooth Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Welsh Terriers.
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1881 AD
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
