Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Inquisitive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Adaptable
Courageous
Friendly
Intelligent
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Independent
Playful

Rat Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Collie-type

Unknown

17th Century

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Red

Silver
White
Brown
Black
Sable
Pied

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Curly

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.

An English Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 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 Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

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

Distichiasis
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Separation Anxiety
Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

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

Allergy Tests
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Hearing and Ear Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Fetch

Walking

Wire Foxy Rat 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.

English Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 English Shepherd, it's at least 16 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 English Shepherds usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) English 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 Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an English Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 an English Shepherd 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.

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.

English Shepherds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

English Shepherds 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.

English Shepherds 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.

English Shepherds 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.

English Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

English Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.