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

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

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

Golden Border Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Boston Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Wire Foxtons have medium-length coats.

Golden Border Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

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 Golden Border Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 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 Foxton breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

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

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Arthritis

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Eye examination
Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Clinical Exam

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

Golden Border Retrievers 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.

Golden Border Retrievers 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 Golden Border Retriever, 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 Golden Border Retrievers 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.

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

The Golden Border Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border Retriever 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 Golden Border Retriever 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 Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

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

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

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

Golden Border Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Border Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.