Smooth Fox Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Papillon has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Playful

Alert
Friendly
Energetic
Happy
Intelligent

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

Papillons shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

England

France

terrier

spitz, spaniel

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

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

1700s

1500

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Toy (AKC:1915)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
White
Black
Cream

White
Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Sable

Smooth Fox Terriers have short coats.

Papillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Papillon can have a litter of 13-16 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Knee
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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.

Papillon dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walking, Playing, Walk, Sniffing, Catch treats, Off-leash, Chasing Animals, Eating Snacks, Nap

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 Papillon, it's at least 7 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 Papillons usually need at least 45 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 Papillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
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 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Papillon 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 Fox Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Papillon is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 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 Papillon 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.

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

Papillon is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Papillons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Papillons are highly friendly around strangers.