Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Wire Fox Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Yorkie-tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

rough-coated black and tan terrier

Coton de Tulear, Yorkshire Terrier

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

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

White
Gray
Red
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

Wire Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Yorkie-tons 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 Yorkie-ton can have a litter of 4-6 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 Fox Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Yorkie-tons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Endoscopy

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

Yorkie-tons' 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.

Yorkie-tons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Yorkie-tons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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.

Yorkie-tons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Yorkie-ton 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 Yorkie-ton, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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 Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons 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, Yorkie-ton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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 5-13 pound (2 - 6 kg) Yorkie-ton 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 Yorkie-ton 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 Yorkie-ton 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Yorkie-tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Yorkie-tons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.