Comparison: Jack Russell Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier

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

Jack Russell Terrier
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Wire Fox Terrier
Photo: Walker Whited, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Jack Russell TerrierWire Fox Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers25–30 cm–
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Rectangular body longer than high, shorter than a Parson Russell
  • Smooth, broken or rough white coat with black and/or tan markings
  • Button or drop ears
  • Wiry, dense coat, mainly white with black or tan patches
  • Square build, height not exceeding 39 cm in dogs
  • Folded V-shaped ears
CoatSmooth, broken or rough and weather-proof; white predominates with black and/or tan markings.Wiry hard coat with undercoat; white with black or tan markings.
PurposeWorking terrier bred to go to ground with foxhounds; today an active companion dog.An English terrier bred to follow foxes underground; later a popular show dog.

Breed page: Jack Russell Terrier · Breed page: Wire Fox Terrier

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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.