Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Fearless

Protective
Alert
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Confidence

United States

United States

Boston Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Fawn
Brindle

Brindle
Pied
White
Fawn
Cream
Brown
Black

Smooth Foxtons have short coats.

Swissneeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Smooth Foxton 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 Swissneese can have a litter of 5-10 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 Foxtons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Corneal Ulcer

Entropion
Distichiasis
Cataracts

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests

Smooth Foxton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Swissneese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Swissneeses are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Smooth Foxtons 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.

Swissneeses 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 Foxton, it's at least 8 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 Swissneese, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Smooth Foxton 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Smooth Foxton 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 100-130 pound (45 - 59 kg) Swissneese feed 4.5 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 Smooth Foxton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Swissneese is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxton 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 Swissneese is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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 Foxton is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Swissneeses can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Smooth Foxtons are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Smooth Foxtons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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