Toy Fox Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Toy Fox Terrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Toy Fox Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8½-11½ Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
3½-7 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1930 AD
1876 AD
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Toy Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
