Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

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

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

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 Pom-Silk can have a litter of 3-5 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 Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Pom-Silks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

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

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks 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.

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 Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

In general most Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 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 Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pom-Silks 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, Pom-Silk should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

The average cost of a Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 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 Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

Pom-Silks 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.

Pom-Silks have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-Silks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.