Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Trainable
Watchful
Hard working

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Inquisitive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois

Rat Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Silver
Fawn
Brown
Black

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Red

Mali-dutchies have short coats.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Mali-dutchie 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 Wire Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Mali-dutchies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

None

Distichiasis
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Pannus
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cryptorchidism
Atopy

Cataracts

Blood Test
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Thyroid Testing
Full Body Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Otoscopic Examination

Mali-dutchie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Mali-dutchies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Catch, Road trip, Play, Fetch, Walk, Run, Swim, Frisbee, Bite Training, Tricks, Cuddling, Running

Fetch

Mali-dutchies 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.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Mali-dutchie, it's at least 18 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 Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mali-dutchies 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 Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Mali-dutchie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Wire Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Mali-dutchie 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxy Rat Terrier 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 Mali-dutchie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mali-dutchie is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

Mali-dutchies are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Mali-dutchies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Mali-dutchies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.