Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Spirited

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

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

Sheltie-Kees are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Mini Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Brindle
Sable
Pied
Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Welsh Mini Fox Terrier can have a litter of 4-6 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 Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

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

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

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

Sheltie-Kees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 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 Sheltie-Kees usually need at least 120 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.

Sheltie-Kees have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Welsh Mini Fox 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.

For an average 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee feed 2 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 Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Sheltie-Kee is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Sheltie-Kee 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.

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.

Sheltie-Kees are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Sheltie-Kees are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Sheltie-Kees 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.

Sheltie-Kees are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.