Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Poolkys aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Wire Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

England

Poodle and Silky Terrier

rough-coated black and tan terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Sable
Silver
Fawn

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

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

Wire Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A Poolky 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.

A Wire Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Poolkys' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Wire Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poolkys need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Wire Fox Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poolky dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Wire Fox Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Walk, Fooling around, Humping

Walking, Jumping, Jogging, Road trip, Walk, Run, Fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poolky, it's at least 7 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 Wire Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poolkys 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.

In general most Wire Fox Terriers 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.

Poolkys have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Wire Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Poolky feed 0.7 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 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Wire Fox Terrier feed 2.6 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 Poolky is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poolky is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Fox Terrier 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.

Poolky is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Wire Fox Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Wire Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Poolkys are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.