Comparison: Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Wire Fox Terrier

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

Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Photo: Piotr Pietryka, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Wire Fox Terrier
Photo: Walker Whited, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Fox Terrier (Smooth)Wire Fox Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings
  • Smooth, hard, dense coat
  • Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail
  • Wiry, dense coat, mainly white with black or tan patches
  • Square build, height not exceeding 39 cm in dogs
  • Folded V-shaped ears
CoatSmooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).Wiry hard coat with undercoat; white with black or tan markings.
PurposeBritish working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.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.