While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poovaneses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Wire Foxie Doxie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Sturdy
Amiable
Instinctual
Charming

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Clever

United States

United States

Poodle, Havanese

Dachshund and Wire Fox Terrier

2000's

2000s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Pied
Fawn
White
Cream
Brown
Gray
Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Isabella
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Curly

Wiry

A Poovanese can have a litter of 1-9 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 Foxie Doxie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Wire Foxie Doxies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Poovaneses 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.

Wire Foxie Doxies 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 Poovanese, it's at least 9 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 Foxie Doxie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poovaneses usually need at least 120 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 Foxie Doxies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poovaneses 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 Wire Foxie Doxie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-45 pound (7 - 20 kg) Poovanese feed 2 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 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Wire Foxie Doxie feed 1 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 Poovanese is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxie Doxie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poovanese 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 average per month expenses of a Wire Foxie Doxie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

The Wire Foxie Doxie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Poovaneses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Wire Foxie Doxies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Wire Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Poovaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Wire Foxie Doxies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

The Poovanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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