Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Jarkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

A Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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 Jarkie 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.

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

Jarkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

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

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

Jarkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Jarkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Jarkie, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Jarkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 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 Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

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

Jarkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jarkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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