Active
Curious
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Good-natured
Watchful

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Clever

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog

Dachshund and Smooth Fox Terrier

2000's

1990s

Blue
Brown
Amber

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Brown
Red
Brindle
Blue
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Cattle Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Smooth Foxie Doxies have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Cattle Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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 Foxie Doxie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Cattle Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Smooth Foxie Doxie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Deafness
Flea Allergy

Deafness
Allergies
Diabetes
Congenital Eye Defects

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA

Cattle Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Cattle Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Smooth Foxie Doxies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Cattle Shepherds 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 Foxie Doxies 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 Cattle Shepherd, 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 Foxie Doxie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cattle Shepherds usually need at least 120 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 Foxie Doxies 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 Cattle Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Cattle Shepherd 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 Foxie Doxie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-80 pound (20 - 36 kg) Cattle Shepherd 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Smooth Foxie Doxie 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 a Cattle Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Cattle Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Foxie Doxie 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.

Cattle Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Foxie Doxies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cattle Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

The Cattle Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.