Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Kangals shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Wire Foxtons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Mastiff-type

Boston Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

A Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 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.

A Wire Foxton 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.

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

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Wobbler's Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Corneal Disease

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Arthritis

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Eye examination
Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Clinical Exam

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kangal, it's at least 10 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 Foxton, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kangals 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.

In general most Wire Foxtons 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.

The Kangal requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Wire Foxton has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxton 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 Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxton is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Foxton 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 Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Kangals are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Wire Foxtons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Kangals have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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

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