Comparison: Kromfohrländer and Wire Fox Terrier

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

Kromfohrländer
Photo: Ellarie, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Wire Fox Terrier
Photo: Walker Whited, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
KromfohrländerWire Fox Terrier
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs3. Terriers
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategoryMedium–
Height at withers38–46 cm–
Weight9–16 kg–
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Two varieties: rough-coated with beard, and smooth-coated
  • White ground with light to dark brown markings and a symmetrical mask divided by a white blaze
  • Semi-drop triangular ears; sabre tail carried over the back in action
  • Wiry, dense coat, mainly white with black or tan patches
  • Square build, height not exceeding 39 cm in dogs
  • Folded V-shaped ears
CoatRough coat: thick, rough, with beard, up to 7 cm on back. Smooth coat: thick and smooth, without beard, with a good plume on the tail. Basic colour white with light brown, tan to dark brown patches or saddle; on the head a symmetrical mask divided by a white blaze.Wiry hard coat with undercoat; white with black or tan markings.
PurposeA companion and house dog.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.