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

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

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Spirited
Keen

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Wirelsh Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Wirelsh Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Jugs aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Welsh Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier

Jack Russell, Pug

Unknown

1960s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown

White
Fawn
White
Pied

Wirelsh Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Jugs have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Wirelsh Terrier 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.

A Jug 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.

While the Wirelsh Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Seizures

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Allergies

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Ataxia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Atopy Dermatitis

Eyes
Blood Analysis
Wellness Check

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Neurological Testing

Wirelsh Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Wirelsh Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Jugs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Wirelsh Terriers 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.

Jugs 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 Wirelsh Terrier, it's at least 9 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 Jug, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wirelsh Terriers 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 Jugs 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.

Wirelsh Terriers 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.

The Jug has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Jug 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Wirelsh Terrier 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 13-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Jug feed 0.8 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 Wirelsh Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Jug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wirelsh Terrier 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 Jug 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.

Wirelsh Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

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

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

Wirelsh Terriers are not cat friendly.

Jugs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Jugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Wirelsh Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Wirelsh Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Wirelsh Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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