Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Peke-Italians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Foxkers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Early 1900s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Peke-Italians have medium-length coats.

Smooth Foxkers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Peke-Italian can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Peke-Italians 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 Foxker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

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

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

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

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

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

Peke-Italians are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-Italian dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 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 Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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.

Peke-Italian 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.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

The average cost of a Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

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

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

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

Peke-Italians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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