Smooth Foxie Doxie Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Smooth Foxie Doxie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Clever

Smooth Foxie Doxie dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

United States

Dachshund and Smooth Fox Terrier

1990s

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Smooth Foxie Doxie dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Smooth Foxie Doxie 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.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Deafness
Allergies
Diabetes
Congenital Eye Defects

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA

Smooth Foxie Doxie have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Foxie Doxies dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walk, Swim, Play, Car rides, Hiking, Sleep, Eating Snacks

Smooth Foxie Doxies 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 Foxie Doxie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Foxie Doxies usually need at least 45 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 Smooth Foxie Doxie is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Smooth Foxie Doxie 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.

The average cost of a Smooth Foxie Doxie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxie Doxie 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Smooth Foxie Doxies can be good with cats,

Smooth Foxie Doxies are below average dog friendly dogs. Smooth Foxie Doxie dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Smooth Foxie Doxies are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Smooth Foxie Doxies are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Smooth Foxie Doxies will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Smooth Foxie Doxie is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Smooth Foxie Doxie dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.