Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive
Spirited

Active
Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Schipper-Poos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

American Rat Terrier and Toy Fox Terrier

Poodle, Schipperke

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
White

Black
Gray

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers have short coats.

Schipper-Poos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

A Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

A Schipper-Poo can have a litter of 3-7 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
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Elbow
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Problems
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Demodectic Mange
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Color Dilution Alopecia
Dental Problems

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Full Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Schipper-Poo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Schipper-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Toy Foxy Rat 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.

Schipper-Poos 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 12 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 Schipper-Poo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Toy Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 180 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 Schipper-Poos usually need at least 45 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Schipper-Poos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Toy Foxy Rat 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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Toy Foxy Rat 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 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Schipper-Poo feed 1.7 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Schipper-Poo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of a Schipper-Poo is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Schipper-Poos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Schipper-Poos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Schipper-Poos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.