Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Clever

United States

United States

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Miniature Pinscher and Shetland Sheepdog

2000s

2000's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Black
Red
White

Smooth Foxkers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Sheltie Pins have short 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 Sheltie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 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
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Cryptorchidism
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

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

Dna For Pra
Blood Analysis
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

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

Sheltie Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Sheltie Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Sheltie Pin, it's at least 10 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 Sheltie Pins 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.

In general Sheltie Pin should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

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

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

Sheltie Pins are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Smooth Foxkers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Sheltie Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Sheltie Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Smooth Foxkers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Sheltie Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Sheltie Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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