Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive
Spirited

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

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

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

American Rat Terrier and Toy Fox Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
White

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers have short coats.

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

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 Silkytie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silkyties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Elbow
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Demodectic Mange
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Color Dilution Alopecia
Dental Problems

Cataracts
Allergies
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

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

Silkytie 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.

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

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.

Silkyties 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 Silkytie, 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 Silkyties 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Silkyties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silkyties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Silkyties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Silkyties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.