Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Spirited

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Southern, Celtic Hounds

Toy Fox Terrier and Shih Tzu

16th century

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Blue

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
White
Brindle
Silver

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

Toy Fo-Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Toy Fo-Tzu can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lens Luxation
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Otitis Externa
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Cleft Lift or Palate

Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
DNA for VWD
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Kerry Beagles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Toy Fo-Tzus have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Toy Fo-Tzus 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 Toy Fo-Tzu, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kerry Beagles usually need at least 60 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 Toy Fo-Tzus 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 Kerry Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Toy Fo-Tzu requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Toy Fo-Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Toy Fo-Tzu feed 0.7 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 Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Toy Fo-Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Toy Fo-Tzu 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.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Kerry Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Toy Fo-Tzus are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.