Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Smooth Foxkers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Smooth Foxkers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

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 Silkytie 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.

Smooth Foxkers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silkyties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Cataracts
Allergies
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

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

Silkytie 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.

Silkyties 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.

Silkyties 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.

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 Silkyties 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 Foxker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Silkyties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Silkytie 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

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

The average cost of a Silkytie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Silkytie 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.

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

Silkyties 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.

Silkyties 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.

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

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

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