Comparison: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Fox Terrier (Smooth) are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier
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Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Photo: Piotr Pietryka, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Andalusian Terrier, Sherry TerrierFox Terrier (Smooth)
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originSpainUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Weight8–12 kg–
Recognition features
  • White coat with black and tan patches, mainly on the head
  • Very short dense coat on thin skin
  • Triangular ears; tails may be short or absent from birth
  • Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings
  • Smooth, hard, dense coat
  • Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail
CoatVery short, dense and even; predominantly white with black spots and tan points.Smooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).
PurposeAndalusian working terrier used against rats, mice and other vermin, and occasionally rabbits and hares.British working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.

Breed page: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier · Breed page: Fox Terrier (Smooth)

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.