Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Spirited

Affectionate
Independent
Loving
Playful
Social
Alert
Intelligent
Going
Quiet

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

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

United States

United States

Welsh Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Shih Tzu, Maltese

2000s

1990

Brown

Hazel
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Black
Brown

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

Mal-Shis are known for their coat length.

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 Mal-Shi can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

Mal-Shis have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Shoulder And Elbow Luxation
Epilepsy
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Respiratory Problems

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

None Known

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

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Welsh Smooth Fox 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.

Mal-Shis 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 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 Mal-Shi, it's at least 5 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 Mal-Shis 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Mal-Shi is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 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 Mal-Shi 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.

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.

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Mal-Shis 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.

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

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

Mal-Shis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Mal-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.