Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Inquisitive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Fearless

Rat Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Doberman Pinscher, Basset Hound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Red

Gray
Blue
Brown
White

Wiry

Straight

A Wire Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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 Dobie-Basset 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 Foxy Rat Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Dobie-Bassets 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
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Otoscopic Examination

Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis
Blood Electrolytes
ECG
Holter Monitor
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Optical Exam
Schirmer Tear Test

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

Dobie-Basset has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Dobie-Bassets are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Fetch

Play, Tug of war

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 7 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 Dobie-Basset, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

In general most Dobie-Bassets usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Wire Foxy Rat 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, Dobie-Basset should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

For an average 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Dobie-Basset 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 Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Dobie-Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of a Dobie-Basset 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.

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

Dobie-Bassets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Dobie-Bassets are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Dobie-Bassets are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Dobie-Bassets are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Dobie-Bassets have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Dobie-Bassets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.