Smooth Foxy Russell Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Cheerful

Smooth Foxy Russell dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Smooth Foxy Russell. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Smooth Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Black
White

The coat of a Smooth Foxy Russell falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Smooth Foxy Russell 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 Foxy Russells 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 Foxy Russell 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.

Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Glaucoma

Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Smooth Foxy Russell have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Foxy Russells are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Smooth Foxy Russells 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 Foxy Russell, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Foxy Russells usually need at least 80 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 Foxy Russell is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Smooth Foxy Russell 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Smooth Foxy Russell 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 Foxy Russell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxy Russell is between $36 - $42. This makes an average of $432 - $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.

It's not recommended to keep the Smooth Foxy Russell in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Smooth Foxy Russells living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Smooth Foxy Russells are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Smooth Foxy Russells are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Smooth Foxy Russell for a mellower experience.

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