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 Pugwich 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
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

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

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Pug, Norwich Terrier

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Red
Black

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Pugwichs 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 Pugwich can have a litter of 2-4 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
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Epilepsy
Corneal Ulcer
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Dry Eye

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Urinalysis
Spinal Tap
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Biochemistry Profile
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Allergy Testing

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

Pugwich has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Pugwichs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Pugwichs 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 Pugwich, it's at least 10 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 Pugwichs usually need at least 70 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 Pugwich 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.

Pugwich 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
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 10-19 pound (5 - 9 kg) Pugwich feed 1.5 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 Pugwich is somewhere $2.10 - $3.50 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 Pugwich is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 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.

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

Wire Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Pugwichs 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.

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

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

Pugwichs 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.

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

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

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