Standard Schnauzer vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare Standard Schnauzers to Wire Fox Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1842 AD
1876 AD
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wrinkly
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
