Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Bold

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless
Spirited
Faithful
Brave
Bright

Elk-a-Bees are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Soft Coated Woxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Beagle and Norwegian Elkhound

Boxer, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Black
Brown
White
Fawn
Cream
Isabella

Elk-a-Bees have medium-length coats.

Soft Coated Woxers are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

An Elk-a-Bee can have a litter of 5-10 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 Soft Coated Woxer can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Hypothyroidism
Mast Cell Tumors
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None

Allergies
Eye Problems
Ear Health and Infection

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Full Physical Examination
Blood Glucose Tests
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination
Allergy Testing
Diagnostic Tests

Elk-a-Bee has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Elk-a-Bees 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.

Soft Coated Woxers 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 Elk-a-Bee, 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 Soft Coated Woxer, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Elk-a-Bees 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.

In general most Soft Coated Woxers 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.

The Elk-a-Bee has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Soft Coated Woxer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Elk-a-Bee 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) Elk-a-Bee 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 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Soft Coated Woxer feed 3.5 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 an Elk-a-Bee is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Soft Coated Woxer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Elk-a-Bee 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 Soft Coated Woxer 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.

Elk-a-Bees are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Elk-a-Bees make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Soft Coated Woxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Elk-a-Bees are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Soft Coated Woxers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Elk-a-Bees are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Soft Coated Woxers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Elk-a-Bees are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Soft Coated Woxers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.