Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Joyful
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Wire Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Silkeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

England

Uknown

rough-coated black and tan terrier

Silky Terrier and Maltese

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Wire Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

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 Silkese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

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

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Wire Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Silkeses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Wire Fox Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Silkeses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

Wire Fox Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Silkese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Jumping, Jogging, Road trip, Walk, Run, Fetch

Playing fetch, Walking, Napping, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Walk, Barking, Jumping, Going on walks

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.

Silkeses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkese 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 Silkese, it's at least 7 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.

Silkeses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin 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, Silkese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker 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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Silkese feed 1.5 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 Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Silkese is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Silkese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Silkeses 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.

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

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

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

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

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