Comparison: Parson Russell Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier

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

Parson Russell Terrier
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Wire Fox Terrier
Photo: Walker Whited, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Parson Russell TerrierWire Fox Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers33–36 cm–
Weight5–8 kg–
Life span13–15 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Mostly white dog with tan markings, 33-36 cm
  • Smooth or broken coat
  • Square, long-legged build with a narrow chest
  • Wiry, dense coat, mainly white with black or tan patches
  • Square build, height not exceeding 39 cm in dogs
  • Folded V-shaped ears
CoatSmooth or broken coat, predominantly white.Wiry hard coat with undercoat; white with black or tan markings.
PurposeBred in England by Rev. John Russell in the 19th century to bolt foxes from earths.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.