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

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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

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

German Shorthaired Labs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Labrador Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Red
Brown
White
Black

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

German Shorthaired Labs have medium-length coats.

A Wire Torkie 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 German Shorthaired Lab can have a litter of 7-12 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.

Distichiasis
Portacaval Shunt
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

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

German Shorthaired Lab has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Torkies 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.

German Shorthaired Labs 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 Torkie, it's at least 6 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 German Shorthaired Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Torkies usually need at least 35 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 German Shorthaired Labs 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.

Wire Torkies 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 German Shorthaired Lab is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

German Shorthaired Lab 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

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-11 pound (6 - 5 kg) Wire Torkie feed 1.7 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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) German Shorthaired Lab 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 Torkie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Lab is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Torkie is between $38 - $53. This makes an average of $456 - $636 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 German Shorthaired Lab 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

German Shorthaired Labs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Wire Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

German Shorthaired Labs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Wire Torkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

German Shorthaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

German Shorthaired Labs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

German Shorthaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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