Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Clever

Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Smooth Foxie Doxies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

Belgium

Dachshund and Smooth Fox Terrier

Shepherd Dog

1990s

1800s

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

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

Black
Fawn
Sable

Smooth Foxie Doxies have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Belgian Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Deafness
Allergies
Diabetes
Congenital Eye Defects

Cataracts
Epilepsy

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

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

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

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

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, 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.

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Belgian Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Belgian Sheepdog 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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog feed 2.5 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 Foxie Doxie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Foxie Doxie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Belgian Sheepdogs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Belgian Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Belgian Sheepdogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.