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

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

Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Inquisitive
Selfish
Fearless
Watchful
Companionable
Spirited

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Bold
Fearless
Keen

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

Wire Fox Beagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Brussels Griffon and Miniature Schnauzer

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Fawn
Silver
Red
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

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

Wire Fox Beagles have medium-length coats.

A Sniffon can have a litter of 3-6 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 Wire Fox Beagle 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.

Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Syringomyelia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Atopy
Urolithiasis

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

Sniffon has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Fox Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Wire Fox Beagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Sniffons 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.

Wire Fox Beagles 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sniffon, it's at least 7 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 Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Wire Fox Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Sniffon 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.

For an average 17-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Wire Fox Beagle 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.

The average cost of a Sniffon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

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

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

Sniffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Wire Fox Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Sniffons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Wire Fox Beagles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Sniffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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

Wire Fox Beagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.