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 Presa Dane 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

Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Dominant
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Calm
Reserved
Suspicious

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

Presa Danes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Presa Canario, Great Dane

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Presa Danes 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 Presa Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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.

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

Presa Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Bone Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Blood Analysis
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Cardiac Test

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

Presa Dane 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.

Presa Danes are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Presa Dane 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 Presa Dane, it's at least 9 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 Presa Danes usually need at least 45 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 Presa Dane 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.

Presa Dane 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
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 100-150 pound (45 - 68 kg) Presa Dane 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 Presa Dane is somewhere $3.50 - $4.20 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 Presa Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

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

Presa Danes are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Presa Danes 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.

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