Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Affectionate
Gentle
Lively
Responsive
Friendly
Intelligent
Playful

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

Shetland Sheepdogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

Scotland (Shetland Islands)

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

collie

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Sable
Black
Blue
White

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 Shetland Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Dermatomyositis
Sensitive to Ivermectin

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Patellar Luxation
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Vwd
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Shetland Sheepdog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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.

Shetland Sheepdogs 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 Shetland Sheepdog, it's at least 8 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 Shetland Sheepdogs 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 Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 14-27 pound (6 - 12 kg) Shetland Sheepdog feed 2 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 Shetland Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Shetland Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

Shetland Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

Shetland Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

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