Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Playful

Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Devoted
Kind
Reserved
Trustworthy
Suspicious

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

Golden Peis are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

England

United States

terrier

Chinese Shar-Pei, Golden Retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1700s

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
White
Black
Cream

Cream
Red
White
Brown
Black

Smooth Fox Terriers have short coats.

Golden Peis have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Smooth Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-15 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 Golden Pei can have a litter of 5-10 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 Fox Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

While the Smooth Fox Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Golden Pei breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

OCD
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Bloat

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Dna For Vwd
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Thyroid Testing

Smooth Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Golden Pei has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Fox Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Golden Peis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Smooth Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Golden Pei dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Playing, Sleeping, Watching tv, Hanging out, Petting a, Chatting

Walking, Fetch, Couch surfing, Play

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Golden Pei, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Fox Terriers 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.

In general most Golden Peis usually need at least 75 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 Fox Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Golden Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Smooth Fox 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

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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Smooth Fox Terrier 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.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Pei feed 3 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 Fox Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Pei is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 Golden Pei is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Smooth Fox Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Golden Peis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Golden Peis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Smooth Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Golden Peis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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