Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

German Wirehaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Papioxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

​United States

United States

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

Toy Fox Terrier, Papillon

​Unknown

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
White

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Papioxs have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Sprointer 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 Papiox can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Portacaval Shunt

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Food Allergies

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

German Wirehaired Sprointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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.

Papioxs 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 German Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 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 Papiox, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Sprointers 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 Papioxs 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.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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 Papiox has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Sprointer 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 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Papiox 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 German Wirehaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Papiox is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Sprointer 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 Papiox is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Papioxs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Papioxs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly friendly around strangers.

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