Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

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

Papiteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

Papillon, Maltese

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

Smooth Fox Pinschers have short coats.

Papiteses have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Papitese 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.

None Known

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Papiteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Smooth Fox Pinschers 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.

Papiteses 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 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 Papitese, it's at least 5 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 Papiteses 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.

The Smooth Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

Ideally, Papitese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Pinscher is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Papitese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Papitese 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.

Smooth Fox Pinschers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Papiteses are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Papiteses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.