Affectionate
Playful
Loyal
Friendly

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Trainable
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Quiet
Faithful

Taco Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Chihuahua and Toy Fox Terrier

American Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier

2000s

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Wiry

Wavy

A Taco Terrier 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 Foxker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Taco Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Wire Foxkers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Taco Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse

Hypothyroidism

Hypoglycemia
Molera
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Cardiac Test
DNA

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count

Taco Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Taco 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 Foxkers 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 Taco Terrier, it's at least 11 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 Foxker, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Taco 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 Foxkers usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Taco 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxker feed 2 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 Taco Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Taco Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Foxker is between $48 - $49. This makes an average of $576 - $588 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Taco Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Taco Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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