Wire Foxoodle
Designer Mixed Breed - Wire Fox Terrier x Poodle - Wiry Low-Shed Terrier
15-25 lbsWeight
13-17 inHeight
12-15 yrsLifespan
White and Black, White and Tan, PartiColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Wire Fox Terrier x Poodle - Wiry Low-Shed Terrier
The Wire Foxoodle is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Wire Fox Terrier, a spirited, wiry-coated hunting terrier, and the Poodle, a brilliant, versatile water retriever. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Wire Fox Terrier's best traits — lively, mischievous terrier drive and a low-shedding coat — with the Poodle's clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Wire Foxoodle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Wire Fox Terrier side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Wire Foxoodle is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Wire Foxoodle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Wire Fox Terrier side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Wire Foxoodle is to get to know both parent breeds.
Wire Foxoodles tend to be bold, energetic, and clever — and, from the Poodle side, intelligent, eager, and highly trainable. From its Wire Fox Terrier parent it often inherits a lively, mischievous terrier drive and a low-shedding coat, while the Poodle contributes a clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
This is an energetic mix that needs a solid hour or more of vigorous exercise every day, plus mental challenges to stay happy. Long walks, running, active play, and training games all help burn off its energy — without enough outlet it can become bored and destructive.
Coat care depends on which parent a puppy favors. Those taking after the Wire Fox Terrier often have a wavy or curly, low-shedding coat that needs brushing several times a week and professional clipping every 6–8 weeks to prevent matting; others shed more and need only a weekly brush. Keep ears clean, nails trimmed, and teeth brushed regularly.
With at least one highly intelligent parent, the Wire Foxoodle is usually quick to learn and enjoys having its mind engaged. Keep training positive, reward-based, and varied to hold its interest, and provide puzzle toys or jobs to prevent boredom. Early socialization ensures a confident, well-mannered adult.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Wire Foxoodle can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of patellar luxation, eye conditions, deafness, progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, and epilepsy. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Wire Fox Terrier and the Poodle parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $600-$2,000 |
| Monthly Food | $30-$55 |
| Annual Vet | $350-$800 |
Wire Fox Terriers have won Best in Show at Westminster Dog Show more times than any other breed. Wire Foxoodles carry this championship genetic heritage.
Wire Fox Terriers were bred to flush foxes from dens underground. Combined with Poodle duck-hunting heritage, Wire Foxoodles carry dual hunting pedigrees from the classic sporting traditions.