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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

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

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Gray

Wire Foxkers have medium-length coats.

Labrotties 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 Labrottie can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Labrotties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Hypothyroidism

Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

Eye
Elbow
Hips

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

Labrotties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Labrotties 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 Labrottie, 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 Labrotties usually need at least 65 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 Labrottie is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Labrottie 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
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 70-115 pound (32 - 52 kg) Labrottie 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 Labrottie 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 Labrottie 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Labrotties 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.

Labrotties 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.

Labrotties 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.

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

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

Labrotties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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