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

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

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Aggressive
Bold
Fearless
Good-natured
Keen
Opinionated

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

Wire Foxingeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Australia

United States

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

Pekingese and Wire Fox Terrier

1800s

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Blue
Cream

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Wire Foxingeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

An Australian Terrier 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.

A Wire Foxingese 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Shoulder And Elbow Luxation
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

None

Skin Diseases and Disorders
Congenital Eye Defects

Blood Test
X-Rays

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Wire Foxingeses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Australian Terriers 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.

Wire Foxingeses 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Terrier, it's at least 12 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 Foxingese, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Terriers usually need at least 90 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 Foxingeses 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.

The Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Wire Foxingeses 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.

Australian 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, Wire Foxingese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

The average cost of an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxingese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Australian 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 Wire Foxingese 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.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

Wire Foxingeses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Wire Foxingeses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Wire Foxingeses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Australian Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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