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

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

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

Australian Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

England

United States

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

Basque Shepherd

Unknown

1800s

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

Black
Red
Blue

Wire Fox Beagles have medium-length coats.

Australian Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

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.

An Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
CEA
Von Willebrand's Disease

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

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

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

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

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

Australian Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Fox Beagles 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 Australian Shepherds usually need at least 90 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 Wire Fox Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Australian Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Australian Shepherd feed 2.5 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 Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wire Fox Beagle 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.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Shepherd 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 and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australian Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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