Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Wire Fox Terrier |  Siberian Husky |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom | Siberia, Russia |
| Group | Terrier | Working |
| Size | Small | Large |
| Coat | Dense wiry white coat with tan or black markings | Dense double coat with a soft undercoat |
| Weight | 7 to 9 kg | 16 to 27 kg |
| Height | 37 to 39 cm | 51 to 60 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 yrs | 12 to 14 yrs |
| Exercise need | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Affection | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Grooming needs | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Barking | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Good with children | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Trainability | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Prey drive | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Copes alone | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Shedding | 2/10 | 9/10 |
| Flat fit | 6/10 | 2/10 |
| Running cost | €74 / month | €119 / month |
Wire Fox Terrier verdict
The show-ring terrier with a comedian's timing.
Get one if
- · Owners who enjoy terrier character
- · Active families with older children
- · Allergy-conscious homes wanting a small dog
Think again if
- · Homes with small furry pets
- · Owners wanting an instantly obedient dog
- · Very sedentary households
Siberian Husky verdict
A striking, athletic sled dog built for distance running and ill suited to a quiet life in the garden.
Get one if
- · Active owners able to provide well over an hour of vigorous daily exercise
- · Households with genuinely secure, tall and dig proofed fencing
- · Owners interested in canicross, bikejoring or long distance running
Think again if
- · First time owners wanting a biddable, easily trained dog
- · Flats or gardens without secure, escape proof boundaries
- · Households seeking a guard dog, since Huskies are friendly with strangers