While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wire Fox Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the White Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Choose a White Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

rough-coated black and tan terrier

German Shepherd Dog

1800s

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Cream
White

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 White Shepherd can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Allergies
Megaesophagus
Eye Problems

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

CERF
Blood And Urine Analysis
Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

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

White Shepherds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Socializing, Flyball, Walk, Walking, Coddle, Fetch, Play, Walks, Dog Parks, Hike, Running, Relaxing

In general most Wire Fox Terriers usually need at least 45 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 White Shepherds usually need at least 30 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 Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder

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 77-88 pound (35 - 40 kg) White Shepherd 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 Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a White Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 White Shepherd 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.

Wire Fox Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

White Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

White Shepherds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

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