Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured

rough-coated black and tan terrier

Affenpinscher and Schnauzer

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Brindle
Gray
Black

A Wire Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

A Schnauffen can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

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

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

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

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Urinary Stones

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Full Body Examination
DNA for VWD

Wire Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Wire Fox Terriers 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.

Schnauffens are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Schnauffen dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Schnauffen, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Schnauffens have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Wire Fox Terrier 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Wire Fox Terrier feed 2.6 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) Schnauffen 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 Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Schnauffen is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Fox Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Schnauffen 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 Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Schnauffens have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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