Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

Smooth Fox Pinschers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Lab-Pointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

Pointer and Labrador Retriever

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

Cream
Brown
Black

A Smooth Fox Pinscher can have a litter of 3-6 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.

A Lab-Pointer can have a litter of 5-10 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 Fox Pinscher breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Lab-Pointers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

None Known

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Retinal Dysplasia

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Myasthenia Gravis

Entropion
Cataracts

Skin Evaluation
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

X-ray imaging
Blood Analysis
Optical Examination
Orthopedic
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

Smooth Fox Pinscher has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lab-Pointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Fox Pinschers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Lab-Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Fox Pinscher, it's at least 7 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 Lab-Pointer, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Fox Pinschers usually need at least 60 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 Lab-Pointers usually need at least 75 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 Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Lab-Pointer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Smooth Fox Pinscher 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

In general Lab-Pointer should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Smooth Fox Pinscher 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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Lab-Pointer feed 3 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 Fox Pinscher is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Lab-Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Pinscher 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 Lab-Pointer is between $56 - $70. This makes an average of $672 - $840 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 Fox Pinscher is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Lab-Pointers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Lab-Pointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Lab-Pointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.