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 New Rottland 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

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

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

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Rottweiler, Newfoundland

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

New Rottlands 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 New Rottland can have a litter of 8-12 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.

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

New Rottlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Cardiac
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye and Ear Examination

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

New Rottlands 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.

New Rottlands 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 New Rottland, it's at least 15 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 New Rottlands 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 New Rottland requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin 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 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) New Rottland feed 4.5 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 New Rottland is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 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 New Rottland is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

New Rottlands 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.

New Rottlands are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

New Rottlands 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.

New Rottlands are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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