Wire Fox Terrier vs Kerry Beagle
Compare the Wire Fox Terrier to the Kerry Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Wire Fox Terriers and Kerry Beagles.
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1876 AD
-500 BC
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-14 Years
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Wire Fox Terrier
Kerry Beagle
