Kerry Beagle has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Smooth Fox Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Playful

Kerry Beagles are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Smooth Fox Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kerry Beagles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Smooth Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Ireland

England

Southern, Celtic Hounds

terrier

16th century

1700s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Blue

Pied
White
Black
Cream

Kerry Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Smooth Fox Terriers have short coats.

A Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 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 Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Kerry Beagle is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Smooth Fox Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Kerry Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Smooth Fox Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While Kerry Beagle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Walking, Playing, Chilling, Running

Playing, Sleeping, Watching tv, Hanging out, Petting a, Chatting

Kerry Beagles 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.

Smooth Fox Terriers 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 Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 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 Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Smooth Fox Terrier 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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Beagle 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.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Kerry Beagle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Smooth Fox Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

Kerry Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Smooth Fox Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Kerry Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Kerry Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Kerry Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Kerry Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Smooth Fox Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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