Comparison: Border Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier

Border Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Border Terrier
Photo: Samuel Cockman, CC BY 2.0, source
Wire Fox Terrier
Photo: Walker Whited, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Border TerrierWire Fox Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers25–28 cm–
Weight5–7 kg–
Life span12–15 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Otter-shaped head
  • Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan
  • Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm
  • Wiry, dense coat, mainly white with black or tan patches
  • Square build, height not exceeding 39 cm in dogs
  • Folded V-shaped ears
CoatHard wiry coat with dense undercoat.Wiry hard coat with undercoat; white with black or tan markings.
PurposeA working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.An English terrier bred to follow foxes underground; later a popular show dog.

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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.