Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Faithful

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

Westekes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Schipperke, West Highland White Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Black
White

Straight

Wavy

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 Westeke can have a litter of 3-7 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.

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

Westekes 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
Cataracts
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Allergies

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

Westeke 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.

Westekes 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.

Westekes 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 Westeke, 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.

The Westeke requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 Westeke is somewhere $1.40 - $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 Westeke 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.

Westekes are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Westekes 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.

Westekes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

Westekes are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.