Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Spirited

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

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

Westie-Lasos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Mini Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier, Lhasa Apso

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Westie-Lasos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

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

Westie-Lasos 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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Urolithiasis
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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

Inguinal Hernias
Copper Toxicosis
Atopic Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skeletal Exam

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

Westie-Lasos 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.

Westie-Lasos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Westie-Laso, it's at least 6 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 Westie-Lasos 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.

Westie-Lasos 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
Dematter
Deshedder
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 14-21 pound (6 - 10 kg) Westie-Laso 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.

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

The average cost of a Westie-Laso is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Westie-Laso is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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.

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

Westie-Lasos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Westie-Lasos 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.

Westie-Lasos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Westie-Lasos 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.

Westie-Lasos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.