Active
Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Spirited
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

United States

​United States

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

Unknown

​Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Cream
Fawn
White
Red
Brown

White
Brown
Black
Pied

King Wheatens have longer coats compared to most dogs.

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A King Wheaten can have a litter of 5-8 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 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Distichiasis
Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

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

Eye examination
Radiographs

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

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

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

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

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

King Wheatens 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For King Wheaten, 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 German Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most King Wheatens 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 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.

Ideally, King Wheaten should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

German Wirehaired Sprointer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) King Wheaten 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.

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.

The average cost of a King Wheaten is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a King Wheaten 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.

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.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

King Wheatens make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.