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

Affectionate
Lively
Friendly

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

Poodle, Brussels Griffon, Border Terrier and German Schnauzer

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Cream

Wavy

Wiry

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 Dutch Smoushond can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Wire Foxkers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dutch Smoushonds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Arthritis

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

OFA
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Dutch Smoushond has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Dutch Smoushonds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Dutch Smoushonds 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 Dutch Smoushond, 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 Dutch Smoushonds 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.

The Wire Foxker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Dutch Smoushond has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Dutch Smoushond 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

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 20-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Dutch Smoushond 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 Dutch Smoushond is somewhere $1.30 - $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 Dutch Smoushond 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.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Dutch Smoushonds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.