Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Trainable
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Quiet
Faithful

Active
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Hard working
Protective
Stubborn
Watchful

Wire Foxkers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Belgian Malinoiss are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

Shepherd Dog

1990s

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Brown
Fawn
Sable

Wire Foxkers have medium-length coats.

Belgian Malinoiss have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Wire Foxker can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Belgian Malinois can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hypothyroidism

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Epilepsy
Pannus
Skin Allergies

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

Hip
MRI
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Wire Foxker has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Belgian Malinois has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Foxkers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Belgian Malinoiss are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Foxker, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Malinois, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Foxkers usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Belgian Malinoiss usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Wire Foxker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Belgian Malinois should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxker feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Belgian Malinois feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Wire Foxker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Belgian Malinois is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Foxker is between $48 - $49. This makes an average of $576 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Malinois is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Wire Foxker is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Belgian Malinoiss are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Wire Foxkers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Belgian Malinoiss are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Wire Foxkers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Belgian Malinoiss are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Wire Foxkers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Belgian Malinoiss are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Wire Foxkers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Belgian Malinois is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.