Wire Fox Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Wire Fox Terriers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1876 AD
1819 AD
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-15 Years
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Wire Fox Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
