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

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

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Bold
Fearless
Good-natured
Keen

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

Wire Hair Snauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Schnauzer and Wire Fox Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Brown

Brown
Cream
Black
Gray
White

Black
Brown
White

Wire Hair Snauzers have medium-length coats.

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Wire Hair Snauzer 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.

A Yorkeltie 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.

Wire Hair Snauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Wire Hair Snauzers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Yorkelties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Pulmonic Stenosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome

Cataracts
Allergies

Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Hearing and Ear Tests
hip, elbow, eye and heart

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Wire Hair Snauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Yorkelties 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 Wire Hair Snauzer, it's at least 6 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 Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Hair Snauzers 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.

In general most Yorkelties 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.

Wire Hair Snauzers 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.

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

Wire Hair Snauzer 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, Yorkeltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Wire Hair Snauzer feed 1.5 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 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Yorkeltie 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.

The average cost of a Wire Hair Snauzer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Wire Hair Snauzer is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 Yorkeltie 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wire Hair Snauzers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

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

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

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