Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Spirited

German Wirehaired Labs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Toy Fo-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

Toy Fox Terrier and Shih Tzu

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
White
Brindle
Silver

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Toy Fo-Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Lab can have a litter of 6-10 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 Toy Fo-Tzu can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lens Luxation
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Cataracts

Otitis Externa
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Cleft Lift or Palate

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
DNA for VWD
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

German Wirehaired Lab has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Toy Fo-Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

Toy Fo-Tzus 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 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 Toy Fo-Tzu, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Labs 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 Toy Fo-Tzus 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 German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Toy Fo-Tzu requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

German Wirehaired Lab 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

Ideally, Toy Fo-Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab 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.

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Toy Fo-Tzu 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.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Toy Fo-Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab 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 Toy Fo-Tzu 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Toy Fo-Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Wirehaired Labs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Toy Fo-Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Wirehaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Toy Fo-Tzus are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

Toy Fo-Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.