Whippet vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Wire Fox Terriers.
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1876 AD
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
