Chihuahua vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Chihuahua to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Wire Fox Terriers.
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1876 AD
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-15 Years
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Chihuahua
Wire Fox Terrier
