Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Quick
Gentle
Going
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

Pug and Silky Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Smooth Fox Pinschers have short coats.

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

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 Silky Pug 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.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silky Pugs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Silky Pugs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

None Known

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

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

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

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

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Hip and Knee
Skeletal Exam

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

Silky Pugs 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.

Silky Pugs 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 Silky Pug, 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 Silky Pugs 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 Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Silky Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Silky Pug 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 Fox Pinscher is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Silky Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Silky Pugs 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.

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

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

Silky Pugs 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.

Silky Pugs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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

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

Silky Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.