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

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

Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Watchful
Quiet
Athletic
Hard working

Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Malinois Greyhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

United States

England

Greyhound and Belgian Malinois

rough-coated black and tan terrier

2000's

1800s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Silver
Fawn
Isabella
Cream
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Malinois Greyhounds have short coats.

Wire Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Malinois Greyhound can have a litter of 1-12 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 Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Megaesophagus
Hemophilia
Cutaneous Asthenia

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

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

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

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

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

Fetch, Jog, Tug-of-war, Walk

Walking, Jumping, Jogging, Road trip, Walk, Run, Fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Malinois Greyhound, 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 Wire Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Malinois Greyhounds 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 Wire Fox Terriers 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.

The Malinois Greyhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Wire Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Malinois Greyhound 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 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Wire Fox Terrier feed 2.6 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 Malinois Greyhound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Malinois Greyhound is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $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 Fox 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.

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

Wire Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Malinois Greyhound is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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