Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Spirited

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack-Rat Terriers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

​United States

Welsh Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier

2000s

​Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Blue
Brown
Red

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Jack-Rat Terriers have short coats.

A Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier 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 Jack-Rat Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Shoulder And Elbow Luxation
Epilepsy
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Cardiomyopathy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Deafness
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Hemivertebrae
Familial Nephropathy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cleft Palate
Cutaneous Asthenia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA

Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Heart Rate Tests

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier, it's at least 11 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 Jack-Rat Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers usually need at least 90 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 Jack-Rat Terriers usually need at least 120 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 Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Jack-Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Jack-Rat Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier 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 20-26 pound (9 - 12 kg) Jack-Rat Terrier 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 Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Jack-Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier 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 average per month expenses of a Jack-Rat Terrier is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jack-Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.