Welsh Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Welsh Terrier to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Welsh Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
20-21 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1881 AD
1876 AD
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Welsh Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
