Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Chi-Chis 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.

Chinese Crested and Chihuahua

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Brown
Red
Black
White

A Chi-Chi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Chi-Chis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

None

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Dry Eye

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Eye
Blood
Knee

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Chi-Chis are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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 Chi-Chi, it's at least 6 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 Chi-Chis 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 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chi-Chi 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chi-Chis 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.

Chi-Chis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chi-Chis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Chi-Chis 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.

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.