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

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Cheerful

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

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

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

Brussels Griffon and Pug

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Cream
White
Brown
Black

Wire Foxkers have medium-length coats.

Brugs 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 Brug can have a litter of 2-4 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.

While the Wire Foxker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Brugs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Skin Allergies
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Full Physical Examination
Optical Examination for PRA
Full Blood Profile
Skin Biopsy

Wire Foxkers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Brugs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

Brugs 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 Brug, it's at least 7 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 Brugs 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.

Brug 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Brug feed 1 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 Brug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Brug is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

Brugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Brugs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wire Foxkers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Brugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Brugs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Wire Foxkers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Brugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Brugs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.