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 Texas Heeler 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

Clever
Stubborn
Obedient

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

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

Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Australian Shepherd and Australian Cattle Dog

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1970s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn
White
Red
Brindle

Fawn
Blue
Black

Wire Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Texas Heelers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Texas Heeler can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Texas Heelers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Wire Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Texas Heelers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Distichiasis
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Cataracts
Epilepsy

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
Endoscopy

Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Hearing Tests
Full Body Physical Examination

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

Texas Heeler has below average social needs and is content with spending time alone.

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

Texas Heelers 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.

Texas Heelers 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 Texas Heeler, it's at least 14 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 Texas Heelers 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 Texas Heeler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Texas Heeler 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
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 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Texas Heeler 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 Texas Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Texas Heeler is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

Texas Heelers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Texas Heelers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Texas Heelers 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.

Texas Heelers 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.

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