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 Malchi 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

Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Chihuahua, Maltese

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Fawn
White
Black
Cream

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Malchis are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

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 Malchi can have a litter of 3-5 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

Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Demodicosis
Pulmonic Stenosis
Glaucoma
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Cryptorchidism
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Knee
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Analysis
Full Body Physical Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
Heart Analysis

Wire Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Malchis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Malchis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Malchi dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Malchi, it's at least 7 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 Malchis 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.

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 Malchi 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.

Malchi 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
Comb
Scissors
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 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) Malchi 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.

The average cost of a Wire Torkie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Malchi is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Malchi 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.

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.

Malchis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Malchis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Malchis 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.

Malchis 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.

Malchis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Malchis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.