Appearance of the Wire Foxie Doxie
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| Your Wire Foxie Doxie is a small dog weighing around 9 kilos and measuring up to 38 centimeters, with a rough, short to medium coat. It can come in a variety of shades and patterns such as: isabelle, golden, orange, blue, gray, beige, fawn, black, chocolate, white, spotted, merle, brindle, piebald, sable, spotted or spotted. It has a rectangular body and muzzle with a broad nose that can be brown, black or isabella, and its intelligent eyes can be blue, hazel, brown, amber or green. Its legs are long and straight with large paws, and it has a curved, tapering tail. |
Temperament of the Wire Foxie Doxie
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| The Wire Foxie Doxie is an excellent pet for the right family, but best suited to homes without young children or small pets. It's best to socialize them when they're puppies and let them interact often with other dogs so they're well socialized. They're generally happy, easy-going dogs who listen well if they're well trained, but you need to make them understand that you're the master. They can suffer from small dog syndrome if left to their own devices, so you must always be consistent with the rules. |
Needs and activities of the Wire Foxie Doxie
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| To keep your dog happy and healthy, you need to make sure he gets enough exercise. As he has high energy requirements, your Wire Foxie Doxie needs at least one hour of activity a day, for example playing ball, going for a walk or playing with other dogs in a dog park. As he's a small dog, most of his exercise needs can be met indoors. You can play ball, teach him tricks or simply let him run around the house playing with his favorite toys. However, all dogs need to go outside several times a day to relieve themselves and get some fresh air. If you have a fenced-in yard, you can let him play outside for an hour or two every day, weather permitting. Keep an eye on him, though, as he's very good at digging and could easily get under the fence. |
Maintenance of the Wire Foxie Doxie
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| With a Wire Foxie Doxie, you need to pluck the dead hairs from your dog's coat about three or four times a year. You can do this yourself, by hand or with a hair removal tool, or have it done by a professional groomer. In addition to waxing, you should brush your dog with a long-hair brush at least every other day to ensure that his coat remains healthy and to reduce shedding. You can also bathe your dog, if necessary, with a mild dog shampoo. In addition, your dog should have his teeth and ears cleaned once a week and his nails trimmed once a month. |
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