Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Spirited

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Good-natured
Easygoing
Opinionated

United States

United States

Welsh Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Pekingese, Maltese

2000s

Early 1900s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Gray
Brindle
Fawn
Cream
Black

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

Peke-A-Teses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Peke-A-Tese 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.

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

Peke-A-Teses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Shoulder And Elbow Luxation
Epilepsy
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Obesity
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

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

KCS
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

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

Eye
Knee
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Respiratory Tests
Full Physical Examination

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

Peke-A-Teses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

Peke-A-Teses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-A-Tese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Peke-A-Tese, it's at least 4 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 Peke-A-Teses usually need at least 20 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.

Peke-A-Teses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
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 Peke-A-Tese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

Peke-A-Teses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Peke-A-Teses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Peke-A-Teses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses are not known for being a highly playful breed.