Smooth Foxker Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Smooth Foxker is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Smooth Foxker dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Smooth Foxker. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

2000s

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Smooth Foxker is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Smooth Foxker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Smooth Foxkers 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 Foxker 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.

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Distichiasis
Deafness
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA

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

Smooth Foxkers 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 Smooth Foxker, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Foxkers 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 Smooth Foxker is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Smooth Foxker 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 Smooth Foxker is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxker is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Foxker 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 Foxkers 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 Foxkers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Smooth Foxkers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

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

Smooth Foxkers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Smooth Foxker for a mellower experience.

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