Unfortunately, the Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wel-Chons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

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

Wel-Chons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Bichon Frise, Welsh Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Cream
White
Fawn

Straight

Curly

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 Wel-Chon 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Skin Allergies
Bladder Stones
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Flea Allergy
Canine Glaucoma

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

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

Wel-Chon 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.

Wel-Chons 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.

Wel-Chons 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 Wel-Chon, it's at least 7 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.

Wel-Chons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

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

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

Wel-Chons 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.

Wel-Chons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Wel-Chons 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.

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