Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier

United States

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Unknown

Brown

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Straight

5-7 puppies per pregnancy

A Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Patellar Luxation

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

High

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

10 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

30 minutes

In general most Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Weekly

Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

$1.40 - $1.70 / day

The average cost of a Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

$35 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.