Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Active
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Hard working
Protective
Stubborn
Watchful

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

Belgian Malinoiss are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Boston Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Shepherd Dog

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Wire Foxtons have medium-length coats.

Belgian Malinoiss have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Wire Foxton 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.

A Belgian Malinois can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Wobbler's Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Corneal Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Arthritis

Epilepsy
Pannus
Skin Allergies

Eye examination
Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Clinical Exam

Hip
MRI
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Belgian Malinois has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Foxtons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Belgian Malinoiss are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Wire Foxtons 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.

Belgian Malinoiss 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 Foxton, 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 Belgian Malinois, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Foxtons 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 Belgian Malinoiss 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.

The Wire Foxton has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Belgian Malinois requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxton 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 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Belgian Malinois 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 Foxton is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Belgian Malinois is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Foxton 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 Belgian Malinois 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.

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

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

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

Belgian Malinoiss are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Belgian Malinoiss are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

Belgian Malinoiss are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Belgian Malinois is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.