Unfortunately, the Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Spirited

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Selfish

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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Mini Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier, Scottish Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Red
Gray
Black

Wavy

Straight

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Scorkies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Welsh Mini Fox Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)
Skin Conditions

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Collapsed Trachea

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Welsh Mini Fox Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers 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.

Scorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Scorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Mini Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Scorkie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Welsh Mini Fox Terriers usually need at least 75 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 Scorkies 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.

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Scorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Welsh Mini Fox Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Scorkie 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Scorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Welsh Mini Fox Terrier 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 Scorkie is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Scorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Scorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.