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Name	Smooth Fox Terrier	Manchester Terrier	Whippet
Origins	England	England	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	122	135	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Foxie Smooth Fox Terrier Fox Terrier	English Toy Terrier Black and Tan Manchester	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Manchester Terrier? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Toy: 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17-18 pounds (7.7-8 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Toy: 7 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17.5 pounds (7.7.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Toy: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Standard: 15-16 inches (39-40 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Toy: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Standard: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1200	$600-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Frequent: The Smooth Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Manchester Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Manchester Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Alert Intelligent Affectionate Fearless	Active Alert Intelligent Loyal Devoted Quiet Discerning	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	High: Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Manchester Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Manchester Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Manchester Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Manchester Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Smooth Fox Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Manchester Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Manchester Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Manchester Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Smooth Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Manchester Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Manchester Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Manchester Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Distichiasis Lens Luxation	No data available	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Smooth Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Manchester Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Smooth Fox Terrier, Manchester Terrier and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Smooth Fox Terrier: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Manchester Terrier: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Manchester Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Manchester Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Manchester Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Manchester Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet coat comparison:	Smooth Double	Fine	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Smooth Fox Terrier, Manchester Terrier and Whippet color?	Black Red White Brown Black & Tan	Black Tan	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Manchester Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Manchester Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Manchester Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Manchester Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Manchester Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet?	Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	Yes Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Manchester Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Manchester Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Manchester Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Smooth Fox Terrier or Manchester Terrier or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet?	Not really Smooth Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Manchester Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Smooth Fox Terrier and Manchester Terrier and Whippet have?	3-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Smooth Fox Terrier vs Manchester Terrier vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Terrier & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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