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

Curious
Independent
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Watchful
Quiet

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

Saint Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

German Shepherd, Saint Bernard

1990s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Pied
Sable

Wire Foxkers have medium-length coats.

Saint Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Saint Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

The Saint Shepherd breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hypothyroidism

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Ectropion
Pannus
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test

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

Saint Shepherd 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.

Saint Shepherds 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.

Saint Shepherds 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 Saint Shepherd, it's at least 18 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 Saint Shepherds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 95-150 pound (43 - 68 kg) Saint Shepherd feed 4.5 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 Saint Shepherd is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 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 Saint Shepherd is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

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

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

Saint Shepherds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Saint Shepherds 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.

Saint Shepherds 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.

Saint Shepherds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.