Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Selfish
Confidence

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Entlebucher Mountain Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Sable
Fawn
Brown
White
Black
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Entlebucher Pits have short coats.

Smooth Foxkers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

An Entlebucher Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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.

A Smooth Foxker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Entlebucher Pits have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Smooth Foxkers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Distichiasis
Deafness
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA

Entlebucher Pit has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Smooth Foxkers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Entlebucher Pits 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.

Smooth Foxkers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Entlebucher Pit, it's at least 11 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 Foxker, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Entlebucher Pits 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 Smooth Foxkers usually need at least 90 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 Entlebucher Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Smooth Foxker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Entlebucher Pit 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

Ideally, Smooth Foxker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Entlebucher Pit feed 3 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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Smooth Foxker 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.

The average cost of an Entlebucher Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Foxker is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Entlebucher Pit is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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 Foxker 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.

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

The Smooth Foxker is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Entlebucher Pits are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Entlebucher Pits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Smooth Foxkers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Entlebucher Pits are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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