Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Affectionate
Funny
Loving

United States

Great Britain

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Sight-hound

2000s

Middle Ages

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Brindle
Sable
White
Pied
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Isabella
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Smooth Foxkers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lurchers have medium-length coats.

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.

A Lurcher can have a litter of 12-14 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Lurchers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Heat Stroke
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

Hypothyroidism
Foot and Toenail Injuries
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

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

Eye Examinations
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Bone Biopsy

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

Lurcher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Smooth Foxkers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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.

Lurchers 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 Smooth Foxker, it's at least 8 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 Lurcher, it's at least 15 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.

In general most Lurchers 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.

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

Lurcher 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
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Lurcher 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.

The average cost of a Smooth Foxker is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Lurcher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Lurcher 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 Smooth Foxker is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Lurcher is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Lurchers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Smooth Foxkers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Lurchers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Smooth Foxkers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lurchers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Smooth Foxkers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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