Smooth Fox Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Smooth Fox Terriers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1819 AD
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Smooth Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
