Affectionate
Gentle
Loving
Cheerful
Intelligent
Playful

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Clever

United States

United States

Yorkshire Terrier and Dachshund

Dachshund and Wire Fox Terrier

1990

2000s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Brown
Black
Red
Blue

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Isabella
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Dorkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wire Foxie Doxies have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Dorkie can have a litter of 13-15 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.

A Wire Foxie Doxie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Epilepsy
Bloat
Diabetes
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Acanthosis Nigricans

Deafness
Allergies
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Work

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Hearing and Ear Tests
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Dorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Dorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Wire Foxie Doxies 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 Dorkie, it's at least 4 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 Wire Foxie Doxie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dorkies 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 Wire Foxie Doxies 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.

Dorkies 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.

The Wire Foxie Doxie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Dorkie is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $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 Wire Foxie Doxie 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.

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

The Wire Foxie Doxie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Dorkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Wire Foxie Doxies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Wire Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Wire Foxie Doxies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Wire Foxie Doxies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Dorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Wire Foxie Doxies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.