Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Spirited

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

Pugwichs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Welsh Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Pug, Norwich Terrier

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Red
Black

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

Pugwichs have medium-length 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 Pugwich can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Pugwichs 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
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Epilepsy
Corneal Ulcer
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Allergies
Dry Eye

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

Urinalysis
Spinal Tap
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Biochemistry Profile
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Allergy Testing

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

Pugwichs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Pugwich, it's at least 10 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 Pugwichs usually need at least 70 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 Pugwich 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.

Pugwich 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
Comb
Deshedder
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 10-19 pound (5 - 9 kg) Pugwich feed 1.5 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 Pugwich is somewhere $2.10 - $3.50 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 Pugwich is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 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.

Pugwichs 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.

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

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Pugwichs 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.

Pugwichs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Pugwichs 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.

Pugwichs 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.

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