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 Golden Boxer 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
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Trustworthy

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

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

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Golden Retriever and Boxer

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Fawn
Brown
Black

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Boxers have short 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 Golden Boxer 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.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Foot Cysts And Infection
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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.

Golden Boxers 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 Golden Boxer, it's at least 11 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 Golden Boxers 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.

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 Golden Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Golden Boxer 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Golden Boxer 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 Golden Boxer 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 Golden Boxer 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 Torkie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Wire Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Boxers 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.

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