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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla or Foxie?

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Name Wirehaired Vizsla Smooth Fox Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. What other names are these breeds known by?
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Drótszőrű magyar vizsla
Foxie
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fox Terrier
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Medium Small
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier? Is a Wirehaired Vizsla taller than a Smooth Fox Terrier?
Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier. Which breed costs more?
$800-$1000 $700-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier?
Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Smooth Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare training requirements.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare alertness levels.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare territorial behaviors.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier. How do their temperaments differ?
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Going
Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier?
Sensitive: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier?
High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier social needs comparison:
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare play drive and energy.
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed.
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The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare living space needs.
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.
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.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare adaptability levels.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Smooth Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare average lifespans.
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Smooth Fox Terrier: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier. Which breed is healthier?
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier?
Average
The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Smooth Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Skin Allergies
Eye Infections
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Distichiasis
Lens Luxation

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare activity levels.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare daily food needs.
2.5 to 3 cups 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.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. No See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare breed colors.
Golden
Russet
Reddish-Brown
Black
Red
White
Brown
Black & Tan
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare maintenance needs.
Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare drooling amounts.
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Smooth Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare fur types.
Wiry Smooth
Double
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare bathing frequencies.
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier? Do Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed more than Smooth Fox Terrier dogs?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare kid-friendliness.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Vizsla or Smooth Fox Terrier? Can a Wirehaired Vizsla and a Smooth Fox Terrier be friends? Do Wirehaired Vizsla dogs get along with Smooth Fox Terrier dogs?
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier?
Yes
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Wirehaired Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare therapy capabilities.

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare scenting abilities.

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 & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Smooth Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Wirehaired Vizsla or a Smooth Fox Terrier? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which has larger litters?
6-10 puppies 3-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Wirehaired Vizsla vs Smooth Fox Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Wirehaired Vizsla and Smooth Fox Terrier. Which is more widely recognized?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
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

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