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

Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

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

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

England

United States

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

American Eskimo, Brussels Griffon

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

Isabella
White
Red
Black
Gray

Wire Fox Beagles have medium-length coats.

Eskifons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

Wire Fox Beagles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Eskifons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

None

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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.

Eskifons 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 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 Eskifon, it's at least 7 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 Eskifons 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.

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

Eskifons 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
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 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Eskifon 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 Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of an Eskifon is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

Eskifons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Eskifons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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