While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Miniature Poodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Miniature Poodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Germany

United States

Water Dog, Barbet

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

1400s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Sable
Brown
Gray
Black

Brown
Red
Black
White

Curly

Straight

A Miniature Poodle can have a litter of 14-16 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Cardiac Ultrasound
Complete Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Poodle, it's at least 9 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Miniature Poodles 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.

In general most Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Miniature Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Miniature Poodle 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.

For an average 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Smooth Foxy Rat 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.

The average cost of a Miniature Poodle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

Miniature Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

Miniature Poodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Miniature Poodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

The Miniature Poodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.